Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Shanklin
We carry out new roof snagging in Shanklin and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
About our new roof snagging in Shanklin
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters blocked by building debris.
In a smaller place like Shanklin, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around Shanklin is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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 is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Shanklin?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. Paul's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Shanklin homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shanklin, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. With Rylstone Manor about 0.4 miles south, Shanklin sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Shanklin and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO37 and PO36 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Shanklin sits on or near the A3020 and A3055, which makes travel easy. We also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Near you in Shanklin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Falcon pub and Sandown Bay Academy. Shanklin has its own railway station: Shanklin station. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (less than half a mile north) and Rylstone Manor (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Prices for new roof snagging in Shanklin
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Shanklin
Is the coastal weather around Shanklin 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 usually shows, and Shanklin is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Will you come out to Shanklin?
Yes, Shanklin is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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 cannot see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shanklin
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers