Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Wroxall Storm Damage Roof Report
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Wroxall and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
When to book a survey in Wroxall
Landlords and building managers frequently need a written record after a storm. It helps when explaining damage to a building owner or insurer.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damaged ridges and hips
Rylstone Manor, about 2.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wroxall. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
About our storm damage roof report in Wroxall
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. We record what the roof shows about the damage and its likely cause. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates or tiles and flat roof edges peeled back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Wroxall makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Areas we cannot see safely
- The outcome of a claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Wroxall frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Wroxall
Will you come out to Wroxall?
Yes, Wroxall is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wroxall?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. Bigger roofs are quoted on size and access. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Check how your policy defines a storm
If a claim is declined and you disagree, the first step is a complaint to the insurer. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Wind, rain and roofs in Wroxall
Wroxall lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Wroxall as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wroxall is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO38 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road. With the B3327 close by, Wroxall is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Wroxall: Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Local landmarks in Wroxall
In Wroxall, that means homes and buildings near The Worsley pub. Wroxall’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.3 miles north-east) and Ventnor Heritage Museum (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.