Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Hillway, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hillway. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly normally means less damage overall. For an older or listed building in a place like Hillway, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Hillway
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. We survey chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in after the storm and damaged flat roof membrane.
Many homes in small places like Hillway face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hillway (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Hillway
Questions from Hillway
How do I find out if my home in Hillway is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hillway within the area you cover?
Yes. Hillway is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs aren’t included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Hillway
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, with photographs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Bembridge Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Hillway roofs and the weather
Hillway is within about 1 mile of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. About 1.6 miles west lies Yaverland Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hillway has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Brading station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Bembridge Methodist Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Hillway, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Hillway and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Storm damage roof reports in PO35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hillway: Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Hillway
We work in homes and buildings around The Propeller Inn and Bembridge School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brading station, about 1.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Useful tips for Hillway property owners
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older roofs in small places like Hillway 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 inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- A price for the repairs
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes