Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Winford
Wondering about the roof at a property in Winford? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Winford and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots on the stack
What affects the price in Winford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Storm damage roof report in Winford: what you get
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. The decision on any claim rests with your insurer and its policy wording. We’re not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Typical surveys look at loose or torn flashings and flat roof edges peeled back, on chimney stacks, flashings and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Winford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Winford (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. We record any damage we can see.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
FAQs for Winford
Will you come out to Winford?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Winford listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
There’s no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
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What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a hamlet or village like Winford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Leaks and storm damage in Winford
Winford is within about 2 miles 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Haseley Manor about 1.4 miles north-west, Winford sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Lake station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Winford is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Winford, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Chambers Drive, Alverstone Road and Woods Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Branstone (1 mile west), Apse Heath (1 mile south), Princelett (1 mile south-west), Newchurch (1 mile north) and Hale Common (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Winford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pointer Inn and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. Winford’s nearest station is Lake station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If the damage is partly wear and tear, it’s better to know. We record storm damage and older defects, so there are no surprises later. Outbuildings and barns around Winford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies