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Adgestone Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Adgestone from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
How a roof leak investigation works in Adgestone
Our roof leak investigations cover Adgestone and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes.
For a small place like Adgestone, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Adgestone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Adgestone
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Morton Manor lies about 0.7 miles east, so building around Adgestone goes back a long way. Leaks in period homes nearby frequently come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Useful tips for Adgestone property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Adgestone
Adgestone lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Sandown station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Church of St. John the Evangelist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Adgestone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Adgestone is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Adgestone is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across PO36 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Upper Road, Lower Road and Lower Adgestone Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Morton (1 mile east), Yarbridge (1 mile east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile south-west) and Sandown (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south), Ventnor (6 miles south) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s near Adgestone
In Adgestone, that means homes and buildings near The Bay Church of England School and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Brading Waxworks (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Adgestone frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. Older and listed buildings around Adgestone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from Adgestone
Do you cover smaller places like Adgestone?
Yes, Adgestone is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Adgestone is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.