Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Bembridge New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Bembridge, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
About our new roof snagging in Bembridge
Our snagging inspections cover Bembridge and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Bembridge, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
What new roof snagging looks like in Bembridge
Bembridge lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Historic houses such as Yaverland Manor, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Bembridge goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Brading station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Bembridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Bembridge. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road. If you are just outside Bembridge, we cover Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Bembridge
We work in homes and buildings around Bembridge School and The Windmill Hotel and the streets around them. Bembridge’s nearest station is Brading station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Bembridge
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church like Bembridge Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Bembridge frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bembridge
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Places near Bembridge
Also in Bembridge
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common questions in Bembridge
Is Bembridge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bembridge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Bembridge?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.