Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Easton, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Easton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Easton
Easton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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.
Historic houses like Mottistone Manor, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building around Easton goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark like St. Agnes' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Easton and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the PO40 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. That includes homes and businesses on Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Easton
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, among other places. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Easton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
About our storm damage roof report in Easton
When a storm has damaged your roof, a written record can help you explain it to your insurer. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We are frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and damaged ridges and hips, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Easton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Easton (PO40)
- Region
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Easton
What else we do in Easton
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Easton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Easton, 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 Easton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Easton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Easton.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Easton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They can help show the roof was looked after.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Easton
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs