Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Shalcombe New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Shalcombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shalcombe
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Shalcombe 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 booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Shalcombe
Shalcombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalcombe. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shalcombe is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Shalcombe and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO41 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Shalcombe
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Westover Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Shalcombe 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common questions in Shalcombe
Is my home in Shalcombe listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Shalcombe?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What we are asked to look at in Shalcombe
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Also near Shalcombe
Also in Shalcombe
Useful tips for Shalcombe property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.