Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Foreland Fields
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Foreland Fields and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Foreland Fields can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Foreland Fields, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Foreland Fields
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a ridge or slope that dips and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
For a small place like Foreland Fields, 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Foreland Fields
Will you come out to Foreland Fields?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Foreland Fields, take more of a battering?
It can do. Foreland Fields is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Foreland Fields property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Buying a home or a new roof in Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Bembridge Airport is about 2 miles from Foreland Fields. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Take an older house close to Saint Luke: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Brading station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Foreland Fields is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO35 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Landmarks near Foreland Fields
Around Foreland Fields, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bembridge School and Crab and Lobster Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, about 2.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foreland Fields include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a small place like Foreland Fields, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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When to book a survey in Foreland Fields
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
Yaverland Manor lies about 2.6 miles west, so building around Foreland Fields 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.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry