Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Luccombe Village Storm Damage Roof Report
Storm damage roof reports in Luccombe Village, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Luccombe Village: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Luccombe Village?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Luccombe Village within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
About our storm damage roof report in Luccombe Village
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. Our part is recording the damage to your roof and its likely cause. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed stains appearing after strong winds and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
Many homes in small places like Luccombe Village face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Luccombe Village
What else we do in Luccombe Village
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We record what we can see of the fixings.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Luccombe Village, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. With Rylstone Manor about 0.7 miles north, Luccombe Village sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like St Blasius Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Luccombe Village means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Luccombe Village as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Luccombe Village. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO37 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Luccombe Village: Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Luccombe Village
We work in homes and buildings around King Harry's Bar and the streets around them. The closest station to Luccombe Village is Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near Luccombe Village include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Overflowing gutters can make storm damage worse.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Luccombe Village
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
If you look after a building such as St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry