Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Ryde
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Ryde. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Slate roofs
In high winds, slates can slip or go, often where nails have rusted. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
How a storm damage roof report works in Ryde
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. We record the damage on your roof and photograph each part. Where we also see signs of older wear, the report records that too. If you’re worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes around Ryde have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a close look, inside and out. The stain inside is often some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ryde (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It sets out what we found and the likely cause, so you are not relying only on your own photos. On homes in Ryde, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
For repair costs, ask a roofer to quote. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Also in Ryde
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
Ryde: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ryde?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Ryde is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, for you to give to your insurer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if my insurer declines the 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, but we cannot say how it will turn out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Leaks and storm damage in Ryde
Ryde lies within about 1 mile of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ryde. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Dover Park Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Ryde St Johns Road station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Ryde is about 6 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Ryde across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO33 postcode area for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, St Thomas' Square and Market Street. Main roads around Ryde include the A3054 and A3055, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Oakfield (1 mile south-east), Haylands (1 mile south-west), Elmfield (1 mile south-east), Appley (1 mile east) and Westridge (1 mile south-east). 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). Ryde is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Ryde
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ryde Academy, The Falcon pub and Ryde School with Upper Chine and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Ryde itself: Ryde St Johns Road station. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. A typical visit in Ryde begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths frequently give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.