Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Havenstreet Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports across Havenstreet, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged pots on the stack
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Havenstreet
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Havenstreet. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. The wider area around Havenstreet has a long history of building, with Nunwell House about 2.8 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St. Peter's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In Havenstreet, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Havenstreet. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO33. Whether your property is on Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Havenstreet include Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Havenstreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Inn. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Havenstreet includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
About our storm damage roof report in Havenstreet
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Havenstreet, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Havenstreet 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 you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Questions from Havenstreet
Is the coastal weather around Havenstreet hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Havenstreet listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you cover Havenstreet?
Yes. We survey roofs in Havenstreet and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Havenstreet
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Lead lifted at abutments
If you look after a building such as Ryde Academy, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Why get it checked now?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Havenstreet, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Havenstreet
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips