Isle of Wight · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Yaverland, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Yaverland. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Yaverland
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage to other parts of the building and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
For a small place like Yaverland, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Yaverland (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Yaverland: local notes
Yaverland lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Baptist Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Brading station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Yaverland is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Yaverland can all book new roof snagging. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Yaverland. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Meadow Way, Yaverland Close and Yaverland Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Yarbridge (1 mile north-west), Morton (1 mile north-west), Brading (1 mile north), Sandown (1 mile south-west) and Adgestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (9 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Near you in Yaverland
We work in homes and buildings around The Caulkheads pub and Sandown Bay Academy. Yaverland’s nearest station is Brading station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
What we are asked to look at in Yaverland
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Yaverland Manor, about 0.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Yaverland. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Yaverland questions
Do you cover smaller places like Yaverland?
Yes. Yaverland 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.
Is the coastal weather around Yaverland hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Yaverland 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 walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Yaverland frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. In a place like Yaverland, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Also in Yaverland
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.