Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Puckaster, Isle of Wight
Independent storm damage roof reports in Puckaster. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Flat roof edges peeled back
How a storm damage roof report works in Puckaster
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey gutters and fascias, slate and tile slopes and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters pulled loose in the wind and slipped or missing slates or tiles.
Being in a small place like Puckaster makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Puckaster
Is my home in Puckaster listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to Puckaster?
Yes, Puckaster is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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.
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. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Wind, rain and roofs in Puckaster
Puckaster lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Niton Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. John the Baptist, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Puckaster is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Puckaster. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO38 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Puckaster
Around Puckaster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Buddle Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Puckaster include Stenbury Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Puckaster
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What else we do in Puckaster
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
How we price storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They can help show the roof was looked after.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a small place like Puckaster, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.