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Storm Damage Roof Report in Locksgreen
Storm damage roof reports in Locksgreen from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof report in Locksgreen: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you are worried about damaged ridges and hips and damaged flat roof membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Locksgreen, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we’re asked to look at in Locksgreen
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Rain can then blow in where slates or tiles have gone. People typically call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Water coming in after the storm
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Historic houses like Swainston Manor, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building around Locksgreen goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Locksgreen: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Locksgreen hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Locksgreen?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph the damage safely from below
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Locksgreen, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking 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 you book.
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Storm damage roof reports in Locksgreen: local notes
Locksgreen is within about 2 miles of the coast, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For any home in Locksgreen, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Locksgreen and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Locksgreen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sportsman's Rest pub. Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.