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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chilton Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Chilton Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What we’re asked to look at in Chilton Green
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter and St Paul's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chilton Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Being in a small place like Chilton Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chilton Green
Is my home in Chilton Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Chilton Green hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Chilton Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Chilton Green
Chilton Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, 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.
Mottistone Manor, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilton Green. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Chilton Green as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Chilton Green is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of PO30 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Chilton Green: Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Chilton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Bishops pub. Nearby you will also find Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Chilton Green includes Westover Down.
Why act early in Chilton Green
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chilton Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Chilton Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- 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 photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Useful tips for Chilton Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or 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, and we cannot promise any result.
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.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chilton Green
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.