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Shide Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Shide, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- Acting for you with the insurer
- How your policy defines a storm
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Shide
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters and can’t say whether a claim will be paid. If you are worried about new damp or leaks inside and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Shide may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Shide (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
More services for Shide
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Shide
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- New damp or leaks inside
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
Take a building like Nine Acres Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Common questions in Shide
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shide?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Shide is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
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.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Shide?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Leaks and storm damage in Shide
Shide lies within about 5 miles of the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. The wider area around Shide has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 1 mile west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Hotels and guest houses near Shide cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shide is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Shide is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Shide on the A3020, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Shide
In Shide, that means homes and buildings near Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Shide is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
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.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Shide, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
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