Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chillerton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chillerton
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
In a village or hamlet like Chillerton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Chillerton (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Chillerton
Is the coastal weather around Chillerton hard on roofs?
It can do. Chillerton is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Chillerton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Buying a home or a new roof in Chillerton
Chillerton is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Olave's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Sheat Manor, about 0.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chillerton. 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.
Chillerton is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Chillerton, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO30 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hollow Lane, Greenland Close and Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Gatcombe (1 mile north), Shorwell (2 miles west), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west), Plaish (2 miles north) and Chale Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Near you in Chillerton
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Chillerton include Brighstone Down.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Why act early in Chillerton
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chillerton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Chillerton
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Chillerton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.