Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Whiteley Bank Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Whiteley Bank. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Stains appearing after strong winds
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whiteley Bank
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our storm damage roof report in Whiteley Bank
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from ground level or from windows, and don’t climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. We are often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and damaged gutters and fascias, on chimney stacks, flashings and ridges and hips.
Somewhere as small as Whiteley Bank, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Whiteley Bank (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Whiteley Bank
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whiteley Bank?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Whiteley Bank?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. 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.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We aren’t 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Most policies don’t cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Whiteley Bank can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. Loose flashings are recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Broken or missing tiles leave the underlay exposed to rain. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
When to book a survey in Whiteley Bank
Falling trees and branches can damage roofs in high winds. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Rylstone Manor, about 2.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whiteley Bank. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Storm damage roof reports around Whiteley Bank
Whiteley Bank is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you look after a building such as Wroxall Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Whiteley Bank is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whiteley Bank gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO38 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Canteen Road, Shanklin Road and St John's Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Sandford (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south), Apse Heath (1 mile north-east) and Branstone (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles north-east), Ventnor (3 miles south) and East Cowes (9 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Near you in Whiteley Bank
For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Acting for you with the insurer
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes