Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Afton Park, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Afton Park. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Afton Park: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
For a small place like Afton Park, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Afton Park (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Afton Park
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Mottistone Manor, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Afton Park. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Places near Afton Park
Other services in Afton Park
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Afton Park, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Afton Park: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Afton Park, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Agnes' Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Afton Park as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of PO40 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Afton Park: Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Afton Park
In Afton Park, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Dimbola Museum And Galleries (0.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Afton Park
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Afton Park: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Afton Park hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Afton Park is listed?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Afton Park?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Is Afton Park in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Afton Park included.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.