Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Nettlestone
Storm damage roof reports in Nettlestone and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
About our storm damage roof report in Nettlestone
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a report with photos, sent by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are damaged gutters and fascias and damaged pots on the stack, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and ridges and hips.
Many homes in small places like Nettlestone face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Nettlestone
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Nettlestone, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Historic houses such as Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Nettlestone goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Nettlestone Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Helen's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For hotels and guest houses around Nettlestone, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide storm damage roof reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Nettlestone and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in PO34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way, and we cover them all. With the B3340 close by, Nettlestone is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Nettlestone, we cover Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Nettlestone
Around Nettlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine Inn and the streets around them. Nettlestone’s nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Nettlestone
Is Nettlestone within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Nettlestone, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you are 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestone
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Nettlestone book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
More services for Nettlestone
How we price storm damage roof reports
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Nettlestone, the journey is planned in advance: 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the loft space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. Around Nettlestone, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Nettlestone
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles without fixings can move more easily in wind. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.