Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Godshill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Godshill: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about untidy or loose verge details and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Being in a small place like Godshill makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Godshill (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Godshill questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Godshill?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Godshill is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Godshill is listed?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
Towns and villages near Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Godshill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Godshill: local notes
Godshill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Historic houses such as Sheat Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Godshill goes. If your home is one of 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.
Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Godshill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Godshill is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for new roof snagging. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Godshill: Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Godshill
Around Godshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Essex pub and the streets around them. Godshill’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Godshill
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes