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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Shalcombe
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Shalcombe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shalcombe
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed blistered or split felt on a flat roof and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate alike.
For a small place like Shalcombe, 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 as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shalcombe
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Outbuildings and barns around Shalcombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Shalcombe
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Buying a home or a new roof in Shalcombe
Shalcombe 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. Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Shalcombe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shalcombe is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Shalcombe and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
What’s near Shalcombe
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalcombe includes Westover Down.
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Other services in Shalcombe
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Shalcombe
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Shalcombe: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shalcombe, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Shalcombe is within about 2 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Shalcombe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you cover Shalcombe for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Shalcombe.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Shalcombe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.