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Storm Damage Roof Report in Hillgrove
Storm damage roof reports in Hillgrove from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Hillgrove: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hillgrove?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hillgrove?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Hillgrove is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
About our storm damage roof report in Hillgrove
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 are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have come loose and broken or displaced guttering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and fascias, flat roofs and flashings alike.
Many homes in small places like Hillgrove face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Hillgrove
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hillgrove, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Arreton Manor lies about 2.4 miles south, so building around Hillgrove goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Living close to Seaclose Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Hillgrove work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hillgrove is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in PO33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Hillgrove
We work in homes and buildings around The Woodmans Arms, Seaclose Park and Medina College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 4.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. For older village homes like those around Hillgrove, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it is safe to do so
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Estimates of repair costs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Hillgrove
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. The report records the flashing and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What we do, step by step
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, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Hillgrove can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.