Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gunville Storm Damage Roof Report
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Gunville from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gunville
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Storm damage roof report in Gunville: what you get
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Gunville, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Gunville (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Gunville
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Living close to Seaclose Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older rural homes like those around Gunville can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Gunville
Is my home in Gunville listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Gunville?
Yes. Gunville is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Gunville?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
What if the roof was already worn?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. We note both storm damage and older defects, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The outcome of a claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Useful tips for Gunville property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Wind, rain and roofs in Gunville
Gunville is within about 4 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. With Carisbrooke Castle about 0.8 miles south-east, Gunville sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Mary's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Hotels and guest houses near Gunville cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Gunville get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO30. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Gunville: Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Gunville
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Seaclose Park, Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School and The Waverley pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gunville include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
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How we price storm damage roof reports
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Gunville, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.