Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Shorwell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
About our new roof snagging in Shorwell
We carry out new roof snagging in Shorwell and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We are often asked to look into loose or badly finished ridge tiles and broken coverings left on a new roof, across new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Shorwell makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Shorwell
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
When to book a survey in Shorwell
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Peter's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Common questions in Shorwell
How do I find out if my home in Shorwell is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Shorwell?
Yes, Shorwell is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you use drones?
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.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Why act early in Shorwell
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. In a small place like Shorwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Shorwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Shorwell: local notes
Shorwell lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Northcourt Manor about 0.3 miles north, the area around Shorwell has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Shorwell and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO30 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Around Shorwell
In Shorwell, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Inn, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.