Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rookley Green, Isle of Wight
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Rookley Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rookley Green
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Rookley Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Rookley Green (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Rookley Green
Rookley Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Sheat Manor, about 1.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rookley Green. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Rookley Green is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Rookley Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Rookley Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO38 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Niton Road and Harts Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Rookley Green include Rookley (1 mile north), Godshill (1 mile south-east), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Rookley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chequers Inn. The closest station to Rookley Green is Shanklin station, roughly 4.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Glass Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Rookley Green includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Rookley Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Rookley Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Questions from Rookley Green
Will you come out to Rookley Green?
Yes, Rookley Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rookley Green, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Rookley Green book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the price in Rookley Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.