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Storm Damage Roof Report in Sandford
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Sandford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Roofs hit by falling trees
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Sandford, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Sandford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Storm damage roof report in Sandford
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Typical damage includes lost slates and tiles, lifted ridges, loose flashings and torn flat roof coverings. 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’ve noticed damage from fallen branches or debris and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, gutters and fascias and flashings alike.
Many homes in small places like Sandford face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
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.
- Place
- Sandford (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. Branches can hit or scrape the roof in a storm.
Storm damage roof reports in Sandford: local notes
Sandford lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. With Haseley Manor about 2.3 miles north, Sandford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Godshill Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Sandford is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Sandford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Shanklin Road and Redhill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sandford include Whiteley Bank (1 mile east), Godshill (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south-east) and Hale Common (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Near you in Sandford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Griffin Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.3 miles east) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandford
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Sandford: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sandford?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Sandford hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Sandford is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below and we’ll inspect the rest from safe positions.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Sandford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. In a place like Sandford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Sandford
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.