Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Yaverland Storm Damage Roof Report
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a storm damage roof report in Yaverland and across the Isle of Wight.
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- New damp or leaks inside
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Yaverland questions
Is Yaverland within the area you cover?
Yes, Yaverland is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Yaverland hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Only from ground level or from windows. Never climb onto a roof after a storm. Binoculars can help you see damage from below, and we’ll record the rest.
Storm damage roof report in Yaverland: what you get
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It is not a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you’ll need a roofer’s quote for that. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. If you are worried about flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damaged ridges and hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Yaverland, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Yaverland (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yaverland
Landlords, agents and building managers in Yaverland and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. It’s your record to use.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Common roof problems in Yaverland
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Nail fatigue, eroded ridge mortar and tired flashings can all fail in high winds. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Rural addresses near Yaverland can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What else we do in Yaverland
Storm damage roof reports in Yaverland: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Yaverland, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. With Yaverland Manor about 0.5 miles north, Yaverland sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Brading station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For hotels and guest houses around Yaverland, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Yaverland is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Yaverland is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Meadow Way, Yaverland Close and Yaverland Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Yarbridge (1 mile north-west), Morton (1 mile north-west), Brading (1 mile north), Sandown (1 mile south-west) and Adgestone (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (9 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Local landmarks in Yaverland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Caulkheads pub and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. The closest station to Yaverland is Brading station, about 1 mile north. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- Estimates of repair costs
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes