Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Wroxall, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Wroxall. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
New roof snagging in Wroxall
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Somewhere as small as Wroxall, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Wroxall: your questions answered
Is my home in Wroxall listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Wroxall within the area you cover?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wroxall
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Local roofs and buyers in Wroxall
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wroxall, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. About 2.2 miles east lies Rylstone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wroxall has been built on. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wroxall is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Wroxall. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO38 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road. You will find Wroxall on the B3327, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near Wroxall
We work in homes and buildings around The Worsley pub. The closest station to Wroxall is Shanklin station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.3 miles north-east) and Ventnor Heritage Museum (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Why act early in Wroxall
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Wroxall, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a proper look.
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What else we do in Wroxall
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Wroxall can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.