Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Dunsbury New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Dunsbury from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Dunsbury
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Dunsbury makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Dunsbury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Dunsbury, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Useful tips for Dunsbury property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dunsbury
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Dunsbury homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Dunsbury, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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’re buying or signing off new work. Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Dunsbury goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Dunsbury, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
New roof snagging in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Dunsbury include Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Dunsbury
Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Westover Down.
Dunsbury questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Dunsbury, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunsbury?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you work in Dunsbury?
Yes. We cover Dunsbury and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Dunsbury
What else we do in Dunsbury
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Around Dunsbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Dunsbury
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.