Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Northwood, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Northwood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Northwood
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. Your insurer then decides how its policy applies. We are often asked to look into lead lifted at abutments and damaged ridges and hips, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flat roofs.
Roofs in small places like Northwood often stand in the open, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Northwood
Insurers frequently want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- New damp or leaks inside
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take a building like Northwood Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Northwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Northwood roofs and the weather
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Northwood. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Historic houses like Osborne House, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Northwood goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Northwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Northwood is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Northwood include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes and buildings near Cowes Enterprise College and The Travellers Joy pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Northwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northwood?
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 Northwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Northwood is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Places near Northwood
Other services in Northwood
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northwood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. We photograph each gap.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, particularly where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
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, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Older and listed buildings around Northwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.