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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Alverstone
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Alverstone from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alverstone
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and a ridge or slope that dips.
For a small place like Alverstone, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Alverstone
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Alverstone?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Alverstone is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will you come out to Alverstone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Towns and villages near Alverstone
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Local roofs and buyers in Alverstone
Alverstone is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles from Alverstone. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
With Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles west, the area around Alverstone has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you own a rental within reach of Sandown station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alverstone and nearby. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Alverstone and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Alverstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Alverstone include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Alverstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
When to book a survey in Alverstone
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What affects the price in Alverstone
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.