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Storm Damage Roof Report in Rookley Green
Storm damage roof reports in Rookley Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rookley Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Rookley Green
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. 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. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We survey ridges and hips, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack.
For a small place like Rookley Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Rookley Green (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rookley Green
More services for Rookley Green
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Rookley Green
Rookley Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Historic houses like Sheat Manor, about 1.1 miles north-west, show how far back building around Rookley Green goes. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Rookley Green is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Rookley Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Rookley Green is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Niton Road and Harts Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Rookley (1 mile north), Godshill (1 mile south-east), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Around Rookley Green
In Rookley Green, that means homes and buildings near Chequers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Rookley Green is Shanklin station, roughly 4.6 miles east. A little further out are Isle of Wight Glass Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Rookley Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Questions from Rookley Green
Is the coastal weather around Rookley Green hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Rookley Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
The insurer might appoint a loss adjuster. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs