Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Calbourne Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Calbourne.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
What affects the price in Calbourne
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof report in Calbourne: what you get
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or lifted flat roof coverings and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Calbourne, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so you know what the roof shows. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Calbourne, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- A report with photographs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Storm damage roof reports around Calbourne
Calbourne lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
With Swainston Manor about 1.2 miles north-east, the area around Calbourne has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Calbourne as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Calbourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Sun pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Calbourne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Calbourne: your questions answered
Is Calbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Calbourne is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Calbourne?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.