Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Branstone
New roof snagging in Branstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Branstone
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Branstone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Branstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Branstone
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Branstone homes and their roofs
Branstone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Haseley Manor, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Branstone. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Branstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Branstone is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO36 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close. We also cover the places around Branstone: Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Branstone
In Branstone, that means homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Branstone: your questions answered
Is my home in Branstone listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Branstone hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Branstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.