Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ashey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ashey, with photographs and a written report.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ashey
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Ashey are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What affects the price in Ashey
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Ashey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
What else we do in Ashey
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Ashey
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashey, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Smallbrook Junction station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Ashey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO33 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside Ashey, we cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Ashey
The closest station to Ashey is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashey includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ashey?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Nunwell House, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashey. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Ashey questions
Will you come out to Ashey?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ashey?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Ashey is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.