Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ventnor, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Buying a home or a new roof in Ventnor
Ventnor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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 2.6 miles north-east, Ventnor sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Ventnor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO38 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street. Main roads around Ventnor include the A3055 and B3327. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Ventnor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub. Ventnor’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ventnor
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. If you are worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and signs of condensation in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Ventnor, 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 Ventnor or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Ventnor
Other services in Ventnor
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Ventnor, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Ventnor
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
The streets around a church such as St Catherine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Ventnor: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ventnor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ventnor?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Prices for new roof snagging in Ventnor
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.