Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
New roof snagging around Bonchurch, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Bonchurch, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
New roof snagging in Bonchurch
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and damage to other parts of the building.
Older buildings in small places like Bonchurch may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Bonchurch
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
With Rylstone Manor about 1.8 miles north, the area around Bonchurch has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
Questions from Bonchurch
Is my home in Bonchurch listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Bonchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, Bonchurch is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bonchurch
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Bonchurch may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Bonchurch
Bonchurch lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Old St. Boniface Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Bonchurch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Bonchurch is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO38 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
What’s near Bonchurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bonchurch Inn and the streets around them. Bonchurch’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bonchurch
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.