Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Totland, Isle of Wight
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Totland from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in Totland
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. Common reasons to book are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Totland, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Totland or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to Totland is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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When to book a survey in Totland
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Around Totland, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
FAQs for Totland
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Totland, take more of a battering?
It can do. Totland is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Totland?
Yes. Totland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 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.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What new roof snagging looks like in Totland
Totland is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Totland as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Totland and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of PO39 and PO40 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the B3322, Totland is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Totland, we cover Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Totland
Around Totland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Colwell Bay Inn. Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Totland includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Blocked gutters on homes around Totland overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied