Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Great Thorness, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Great Thorness. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.
New roof snagging in Great Thorness: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Great Thorness 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Thorness
What else we do in Great Thorness
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Great Thorness can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Read more
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Thorness
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging around Great Thorness
Great Thorness 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Historic houses such as Swainston Manor, about 3 miles south, show how far back building around Great Thorness goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. Whatever the street in Great Thorness, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Great Thorness and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Great Thorness is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across PO31 for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Great Thorness
We work in homes and buildings around Sportsman's Rest pub. Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Mill Hill.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Great Thorness
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Great Thorness, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Great Thorness
How do I find out if my home in Great Thorness is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Thorness?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.