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Storm damage roof report in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Storm damage roof reports in Ventnor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or torn flashings
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Ventnor
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Ventnor, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, frequently gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Rylstone Manor lies about 2.6 miles north-east, so building around Ventnor goes back a long way. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Ventnor are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Ventnor and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO38 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A3055 and B3327 close by, Ventnor is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Around Ventnor
We work in homes and buildings around St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub. Ventnor’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Ventnor
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 photographs, 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 cannot tell you whether a claim will succeed. We survey gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most frequently book us about holes or cracks caused by debris and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Ventnor can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Ventnor
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
For an older house near a landmark like St Catherine's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Questions from Ventnor
Is Ventnor within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ventnor 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 is 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.
How do I book a survey in Ventnor?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Ventnor is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. We record what we find.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Ventnor, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Ventnor, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Towns and villages near Ventnor
Also in Ventnor
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it is better to know. Our report gives an honest view of both, so there are no surprises later. Homes in smaller places like Ventnor can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ventnor
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.