Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Noke Common Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Noke Common, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged pots on the stack
What happens if roof problems are left?
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. In a place like Noke Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Noke Common
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We’re often asked to look into water coming in after the storm and torn or lifted flat roof coverings, across flat roofs, ridges and hips and slate and tile slopes.
Roofs in small places like Noke Common often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Noke Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Noke Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is Noke Common within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if my insurer declines the 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, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Noke Common, access is usually 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Storm damage roof reports in Noke Common: local notes
Noke Common lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Carisbrooke Castle, about 2.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Noke Common. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Take a building like Hunnyhill Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Noke Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Noke Common. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO30 for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Landmarks near Noke Common
Around Noke Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Stag pub, Medina College and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common roof problems in Noke Common
Branches and trees frequently come down on roofs during storms. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Living close to Seaclose Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos