Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Clatterford New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Clatterford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
About our new roof snagging in Clatterford
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about poorly finished verges and gaps at new flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Clatterford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Clatterford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Clatterford
What else we do in Clatterford
Questions from Clatterford
Will you come out to Clatterford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Clatterford hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Clatterford is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. For older village homes like those around Clatterford, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Clatterford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clatterford and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in Clatterford book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Clatterford homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Clatterford, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, 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.
With Carisbrooke Castle about 0.3 miles east, the area around Clatterford has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Clatterford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Clatterford. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Around Clatterford
Around Clatterford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Clatterford includes Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Prices for new roof snagging in Clatterford
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.