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Pre-purchase roof survey in Marsh Green, Isle of Wight
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Marsh Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Marsh Green
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Somewhere as small as Marsh Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
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.
- Location
- Marsh Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Questions from Marsh Green
Is my home in Marsh Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Marsh Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Marsh Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Marsh Green
What else we do in Marsh Green
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Marsh Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Marsh Green
Marsh Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building around Marsh Green goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Marsh Green is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marsh Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Marsh Green. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Marsh Green include Chilton Green (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (2 miles north-west), Brookgreen (2 miles west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Marsh Green
In Marsh Green, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marsh Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Marsh Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.