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Brookgreen Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports around Brookgreen, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Brookgreen
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at damaged ridges and hips and broken or displaced guttering, on flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Many homes in small places like Brookgreen face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Brookgreen (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Brookgreen?
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Mottistone Manor, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brookgreen. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
Questions from Brookgreen
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brookgreen, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Brookgreen listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brookgreen
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Brookgreen roofs and the weather
Brookgreen lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Brookgreen is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Brookgreen are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Brookgreen. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in PO30 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Brookgreen: Brook (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (1 mile north-east), Dunsbury (1 mile north-west), Chilton Green (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (13 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Brookgreen
A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (2.2 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Westover Down.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Brookgreen can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- The outcome of a claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brookgreen
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Useful tips for Brookgreen property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Also near Brookgreen
What else we do in Brookgreen
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.