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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shanklin
Independent storm damage roof reports in Shanklin. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Shanklin
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It doesn’t price the repairs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have come loose and water coming in after the storm.
Older cottages and houses around Shanklin may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shanklin
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for Shanklin
Is Shanklin within the area you cover?
Yes, Shanklin is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shanklin?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Shanklin is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
That is not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Shanklin
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shanklin, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 0.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Shanklin goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St. Paul's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Shanklin is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO37 and PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A3020 and A3055 close by, Shanklin is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Shanklin
Around Shanklin, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Falcon pub and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. There is a railway station in Shanklin itself: Shanklin station. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (less than half a mile north) and Rylstone Manor (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Shanklin, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
When to book a survey in Shanklin
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. We record the damage and where it is, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Loose or torn flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shanklin
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Also near Shanklin
What else we do in Shanklin
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.