Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Norton Green
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Norton Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Leaks and storm damage in Norton Green
Norton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Mottistone Manor lies about 4.9 miles south-east, so building around Norton Green goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. For an older house near a landmark like All Saints' Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Norton Green, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Norton Green is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: PO40. You will find streets such as Norton Green and Pixley Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Norton Green: Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Norton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Norton Green is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Norton Green
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: 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. Typical surveys look at holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof, on flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Norton Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Different roofs, different checks
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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 we price storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Norton Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Norton Green?
Yes, Norton Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Norton Green?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Norton Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Towns and villages near Norton Green
Also in Norton Green
What we’re asked to look at in Norton Green
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Norton Green, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Around Norton Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, 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.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.