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Storm damage roof report in Niton, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Storm damage roof reports in Niton.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
About our storm damage roof report in Niton
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. It is yours to pass to your insurer. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at damaged pots on the stack and damage from fallen branches or debris, on flashings, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias.
Somewhere as small as Niton, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Niton (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Niton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it’s safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Niton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Niton
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Niton questions
How do I find out if my home in Niton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Niton hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Niton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Leaks and storm damage in Niton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Niton, 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. Historic houses such as Wolverton Manor, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Niton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St. John the Baptist: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you look after a building such as Niton Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Niton is about 8 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Niton and nearby. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO38. Local streets include Puckwell Lane, School Lane and Church Street, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Puckaster (1 mile south), Bierley (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile west), Whitwell (1 mile north-east) and Southford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Niton
We work in homes and buildings around White Lion pub. Nearby you’ll also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.3 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Niton includes Stenbury Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.