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Storm damage roof report in Newbridge, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Newbridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Newbridge
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We aren’t loss adjusters, and we cannot say whether a claim will be paid. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. We survey ridges and hips, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains appearing after strong winds and damaged flat roof membrane.
Roofs in small places like Newbridge often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos 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. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Newbridge (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Newbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Newbridge?
Yes, Newbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newbridge?
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.
What wind speed counts as a storm?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newbridge
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newbridge and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Newbridge
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Newbridge, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Storm damage roof reports in Newbridge: local notes
Newbridge is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. The wider area around Newbridge has a long history of building, with Swainston Manor about 1.8 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Newbridge is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Newbridge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of PO41 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Main Road and Clay Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Newbridge include Ningwood (1 mile north-west), Calbourne (1 mile south-east), Wellow (1 mile west), Shalcombe (1 mile south-west) and Thorley Street (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (11 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Newbridge
In Newbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Sun pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.5 miles south) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Westover Down.