Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Hale Common Storm Damage Roof Report
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hale Common? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Hale Common and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Water coming in after the storm
About our storm damage roof report in Hale Common
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 you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Hale Common frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hale Common (PO36, PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Hale Common
Is my home in Hale Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hale Common?
Yes, Hale Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters and do not act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
What if the roof was already worn?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so it’s clear what we found. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why get it checked now?
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Hale Common
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
- New damp or leaks inside
If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Hale Common
Also in Hale Common
Leaks and storm damage in Hale Common
Hale Common lies within about 3 miles 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. Haseley Manor, about 0.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hale Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Newchurch Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hale Common is about 3 miles north-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Hale Common and nearby. Hale Common is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across PO36 and PO30 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Hale Common is on the A3056, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Branstone (1 mile east), Winford (1 mile east), Princelett (1 mile south-east), Newchurch (1 mile north-east) and Apse Heath (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles east), Shanklin (3 miles south-east) and Ventnor (4 miles south). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Hale Common
For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Country And Agriculture (1 mile north) and Sandown Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hale Common include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hale Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us 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.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.