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Storm damage roof report in Whitwell, Isle of Wight
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Whitwell. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Lead lifted at abutments
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Whitwell?
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Sheat Manor lies about 4.4 miles north, so building around Whitwell goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Storm damage roof report in Whitwell: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. 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 cannot say whether a claim will be paid. We survey ridges and hips, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and broken or displaced guttering.
Many homes in small places like Whitwell face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Whitwell (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Older and listed buildings around Whitwell may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Whitwell, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whitwell
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Common questions in Whitwell
Will you come out to Whitwell?
Yes. Whitwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Whitwell hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Whitwell is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What a storm damage roof report looks like in Whitwell
Whitwell is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Whitwell is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Whitwell are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Whitwell is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO38 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on High Street, Bannock Road and Nettlecombe Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Nettlecombe (1 mile north-east), Bierley (1 mile west), Southford (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Whitwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn. Whitwell’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Whitwell include Stenbury Down.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Ask a tree specialist about branches over the roof. They can damage the roof in high winds.