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Storm damage roof report in Chale, Isle of Wight
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Chale.
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
Storm damage roof report in Chale
After a storm, safety comes first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have gone and roofs hit by falling trees, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Chale, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Chale (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Do not go onto the roof to take pictures
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Chale needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Chale, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Older stacks with worn pointing or cracked flaunching are more likely to suffer. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Why act early in Chale
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is typically better. Older and listed buildings around Chale may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys seven days a week
What affects the price in Chale
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Chale, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Common questions in Chale
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chale, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chale?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Safely, from the ground or a window. Do not use a ladder or go onto the roof. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Wind, rain and roofs in Chale
Chale lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Wolverton Manor lies about 3.4 miles north-west, so building around Chale goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Chale is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Chale and the surrounding area. Chale is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO38 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Place, Upper House Lane and Blythe Shute and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Blackgang (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west), Chale Green (1 mile north), Atherfield Green (1 mile north-west) and Niton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Chale
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chale include Stenbury Down.
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What we’re asked to look at in Chale
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they won’t be able to tell you