Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Westridge Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Westridge and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Westridge
After a storm, it is useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We’re not loss adjusters and cannot tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you’ve noticed flat roof edges peeled back and lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Westridge, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
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.
- Where
- Westridge (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from the ground. Those photos show the damage as it was. In a small place like Westridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Westridge
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westridge?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Westridge is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Westridge 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’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Storm damage roof reports around Westridge
Westridge lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. About 2.1 miles south lies Nunwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Westridge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For hotels and guest houses around Westridge, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take a building like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Westridge is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Westridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO33 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Bullen Road, Hayward Avenue and Salisbury Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A3055, Westridge is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Elmfield (1 mile north), Oakfield (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile east) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Westridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ryde School with Upper Chine, Ryde Academy and High Park Tavern, among other places. The closest station to Westridge is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Also in Westridge
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for storm damage roof reports in Westridge, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Westridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
On flat roofs, storms can lift edges and tear membranes. We record any damage and where it is.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. We note whether the mortar looks recently broken or long worn.