Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Shide
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Shide, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Your questions about new roof snagging in Shide
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shide?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shide?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
About our new roof snagging in Shide
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Shide, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shide (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking around Shide is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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New roof snagging around Shide
Shide lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to Church of St. John the Baptist: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shide is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Shide is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO30 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane and the roads around them. With the A3020 close by, Shide is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Shide, we cover Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Shide
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). For a walk, there is Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Shide
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
With Carisbrooke Castle about 1 mile west, the area around Shide has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What affects the price in Shide
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shide
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.