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Storm damage roof report in Wellow, Isle of Wight
An independent record of roof damage after a storm across Wellow, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Wellow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Wellow
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Typical surveys look at new damp or leaks inside and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flat roofs, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks.
Roofs in small places like Wellow often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Wellow (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A price for the repairs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Clear gutters and outlets before the stormy months. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wellow
Damage left open lets in more rain. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. For older village homes like those around Wellow, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wellow
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Wellow questions
Is the coastal weather around Wellow hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wellow?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Take photos from ground level or from windows. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Storm damage roof reports around Wellow
Wellow lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Mottistone Manor, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wellow. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Take an older house close to Wellow Baptist Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Wellow work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Storm damage roof reports in PO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Local landmarks in Wellow
Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wellow include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.