Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Oakfield
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Oakfield.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
- New damp or leaks inside
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Oakfield doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
About our storm damage roof report in Oakfield
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photos of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about damaged flat roof membrane and slates and tiles blown off the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Oakfield may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Oakfield (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Oakfield
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Oakfield, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you let a flat or house near Ryde St Johns Road station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. With Nunwell House about 2.6 miles south, the area around Oakfield has a long history. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Oakfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Oakfield. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road. Oakfield is on the A3055, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Oakfield include Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Oakfield is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Oakfield
Around Oakfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ryde Academy, Ryde School with Upper Chine and The Railway pub and the streets around them. Oakfield has its own railway station: Ryde St Johns Road station. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Oakfield questions
Is Oakfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Oakfield, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
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, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not normally covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Also in Oakfield
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, frequently where nails have rusted. We record which slates have moved and any signs of older nail fatigue.
Lead flashings
Old flashings that were already loose can give way in a storm. We record what looks recent and what looks older.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias