Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Plaish
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Plaish. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Plaish
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm 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 survey gutters and fascias, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and lead lifted at abutments.
Many homes in small places like Plaish face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Plaish (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Plaish
Other services in Plaish
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Plaish needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- 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 will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Plaish questions
Will you come out to Plaish?
Yes. Plaish is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plaish?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not typically covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Photograph damage inside the house too
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Storm damage roof reports in Plaish: local notes
Plaish lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 0.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Plaish goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Plaish and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO30 for storm damage roof reports. We also cover the places around Plaish: Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Around Plaish
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmiths Arms and Christ The King College, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Plaish include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.