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Winford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Winford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Winford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Winford: what you get
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you are worried about old water stains in the roof space and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Winford are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Winford (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Winford
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you own a rental within reach of Lake station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Why act early in Winford
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. In a place like Winford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Winford
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Winford homes and their roofs
Winford is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. With Haseley Manor about 1.4 miles north-west, Winford sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Winford is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Winford across London and South East England. Winford is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Chambers Drive, Alverstone Road and Woods Drive, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Winford, we cover Branstone (1 mile west), Apse Heath (1 mile south), Princelett (1 mile south-west), Newchurch (1 mile north) and Hale Common (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Winford
We work in homes and buildings around The Pointer Inn and Sandown Bay Academy. The closest station to Winford is Lake station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Winford questions
Will you come out to Winford?
Yes, Winford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Winford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Winford?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.