Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Godshill and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Godshill?
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Storm damage roof report in Godshill
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there is access, and the roof itself where that’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots on the stack and flat roof edges peeled back, on slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Godshill, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Godshill (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Godshill
Will you come out to Godshill?
Yes. Godshill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Godshill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Please do not climb onto the roof. Take photos from the ground or from windows. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof, which you can pass to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. It does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for those.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Godshill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Godshill: local notes
Godshill lies within about 4 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints' Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Sheat Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godshill. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Godshill is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Godshill. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO38 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Near you in Godshill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Essex pub, among other places. Godshill’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godshill
Landlords and agents in Godshill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A price for the repairs
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- How your policy defines a storm
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Godshill
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.