Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Locksgreen Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Locksgreen, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
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.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Locksgreen
Buyers in Locksgreen 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 book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
For a small place like Locksgreen, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
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
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Locksgreen
Landlords and agents in Locksgreen book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Local roofs and buyers in Locksgreen
Locksgreen is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
With Swainston Manor about 1.7 miles south, the area around Locksgreen has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Around Locksgreen, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Locksgreen are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Locksgreen and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Locksgreen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sportsman's Rest pub. Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Locksgreen can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Locksgreen, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Locksgreen
Is my home in Locksgreen 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.
Is Locksgreen within the area you cover?
Yes, Locksgreen is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Locksgreen
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.