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Roof surveys in PO34
We cover every part of the PO34 postcode district, which takes in Nettlestone, Seaview and Spring Vale. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
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Surveys we offer in PO34
- Drone roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about to book a survey: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys across PO34: what to expect
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We’re often asked to look into gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in PO34
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landmarks near Nettlestone
Around Nettlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine Inn, St. Helen's Church and Nettlestone Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Roof surveys across PO34: local notes
Across PO34, from Appley, Nettlestone and Seaview outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are normally where the work is.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. PO34 is part of that mix. Coastal parts of PO34 can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Driving rain and salt air are hard on roofs there too.
Nettlestone: If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Helen's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Smallbrook Junction station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Surveys for landlords and agents in PO34
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in PO34 book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Why act early?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
Useful tips for PO34 property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common roof problems in PO34
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
PO34 questions
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.