Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Parkhurst, Isle of Wight
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Parkhurst and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, usually to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Parkhurst
We survey roofs for buyers in Parkhurst and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Parkhurst, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Parkhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Parkhurst?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Parkhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Parkhurst, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Parkhurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
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.
Parkhurst homes and their roofs
Parkhurst is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Whatever the street in Parkhurst, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. With Carisbrooke Castle about 2.1 miles south, the area around Parkhurst has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Parkhurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Parkhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Parkhurst: Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Parkhurst
Around Parkhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Medina College, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and The Stag pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.