Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Hunny Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Hunny Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hunny Hill: what you get
Buyers in Hunny Hill and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing.
Houses in smaller places like Hunny Hill can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hunny Hill (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Around Hunny Hill, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hunny Hill
Hunny Hill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Carisbrooke Castle about 1.3 miles south-west, Hunny Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Around Hunny Hill, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Hunny Hill is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Hunny Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hunny Hill is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO30, PO31 and PO41 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Foxes Road, Chain Lane and Wilver Road. Main roads around Hunny Hill include the A3020 and A3054. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Parkhurst (1 mile north), Forest Side (1 mile west), Noke Common (1 mile north), Northwood (3 miles north) and Porchfield (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Hunny Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
What’s near Hunny Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seaclose Park, Carisbrooke College and The Man in the Moon pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
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FAQs for Hunny Hill
How do I find out if my home in Hunny Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunny Hill?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hunny Hill?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself 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. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Hunny Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 beforehand.
- 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 report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.