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Storm damage roof report in Yarbridge, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Yarbridge. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Water coming in after the storm
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Yarbridge frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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How a storm damage roof report works in Yarbridge
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We do not decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. If you’re worried about stains appearing after strong winds and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Yarbridge 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Yarbridge (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Yarbridge
Common roof problems in Yarbridge
Landlords and managing agents book reports to keep a record for owners and insurers. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
Hotels and guest houses near Yarbridge can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of each area of damage. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Acting for you with the insurer
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Yarbridge
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Leaks and storm damage in Yarbridge
Yarbridge is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. The wider area around Yarbridge has a long history of building, with Morton Manor about 0.1 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School, 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 Brading station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Yarbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Yarbridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Yarbridge. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO36 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on New Road, Morton Road and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A3055, Yarbridge is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Yarbridge include Morton (1 mile south-west), Brading (1 mile north), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Yarbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy, The Bugle Inn and The Bay Church of England School and the streets around them. Yarbridge’s nearest station is Brading station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.1 miles south-west) and Sandown Castle (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
Questions from Yarbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Yarbridge?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Yarbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Yarbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. If it is safe, photograph the damage before it is covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Please don’t climb onto the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving storm damage can let water into the roof space and rooms below. Further water damage can blur what the storm actually did. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Yarbridge are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Yarbridge
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.