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Storm Damage Roof Report in Shorwell
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Storm damage roof reports in Shorwell.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of repair costs
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shorwell
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
Storm damage roof report in Shorwell
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and gutters and fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roof edges peeled back and flashings pulled away from walls or stacks.
Being in a small place like Shorwell makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why act early in Shorwell
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. In a place like Shorwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Shorwell
Is Shorwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Shorwell is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Shorwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We are not loss adjusters and don’t act for you with the insurer. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails often fail first. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Older roofs in small places like Shorwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it’s safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for storm damage roof reports in Shorwell
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Wind, rain and roofs in Shorwell
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Shorwell, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. The wider area around Shorwell has a long history of building, with Northcourt Manor about 0.3 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Peter's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Shorwell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Shorwell. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
What’s near Shorwell
Around Shorwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Shorwell includes Brighstone Down.