Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in St Helens, Isle of Wight
A careful look at the roof at your property in St Helens, with photos and a written report.
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- New damp or leaks inside
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like St Helens, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How a storm damage roof report works in St Helens
A storm damage roof report is an independent record of the damage to your roof after a storm. It sets out what is damaged, with photos, and what we think the likely cause is. It’s yours to pass to your insurer. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. If you are worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and gutters pulled loose in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like St Helens, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- St Helens (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Helens
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- A decision on your insurance claim
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
St Helens roofs and the weather
St Helens is within about 2 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Historic houses such as Yaverland Manor, about 2.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around St Helens goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Brading station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Catherine-by-the-Green, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
St Helens is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in St Helens and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Upper Green Road and Old Chapel Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around St Helens: Gaskins (1 mile south-west), Brading (2 miles south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in St Helens
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Vine Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brading station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-west) and Sandown Castle (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
What we’re asked to look at in St Helens
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like St Helens Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t go onto the roof to take pictures
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.
Why it’s worth a survey now in St Helens
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly usually means less damage overall. Outbuildings and barns around St Helens are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from St Helens
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Helens?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around St Helens hard on roofs?
Often, yes. St Helens is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. We can record the damage in our report.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.