Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Parkhurst, Isle of Wight
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Parkhurst, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in Parkhurst
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at damage to other parts of the building and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
For a small place like Parkhurst, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Place
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Parkhurst, 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common questions in Parkhurst
Is Parkhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Parkhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Parkhurst hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Buying a home or a new roof in Parkhurst
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Parkhurst, 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, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Carisbrooke Castle, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Parkhurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Parkhurst as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Parkhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO30. Local streets include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Parkhurst include Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Around Parkhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Medina College, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and The Stag pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Parkhurst
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
Whatever the street in Parkhurst, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.