Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brighstone, Isle of Wight
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Brighstone, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brighstone
Buyers in Brighstone and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’re often asked to look into roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
For a small place like Brighstone, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Brighstone, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
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 send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Brighstone
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Brighstone, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Mottistone Manor lies about 1.4 miles north-west, so building around Brighstone goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brighstone can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Brighstone. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road. With the B3399 close by, Brighstone is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
Landmarks near Brighstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Brighstone include Brighstone Down.
Places near Brighstone
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Brighstone
Is my home in Brighstone listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Brighstone?
Yes. Brighstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brighstone and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Useful tips for Brighstone property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Older and listed buildings around Brighstone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.