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Roof leak investigation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Roof leak investigations in Fishbourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Fishbourne, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Fishbourne
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation that looks like a leak and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Many homes in small places like Fishbourne face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
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.
- Place
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Fishbourne
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fishbourne
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Fishbourne book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs.
Leaks and storm damage in Fishbourne
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Fishbourne, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
With Osborne House about 2.8 miles north-west, the area around Fishbourne has a long history. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times. Landlords with a home close to Ryde Esplanade station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wootton Community Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Fishbourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B3331 close by, Fishbourne is simple for us to get to. We also cover Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
Local landmarks in Fishbourne
In Fishbourne, that means homes and buildings near Ryde Academy and The Fishbourne pub. For rail, the closest station is Ryde Esplanade station, about 2.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Fishbourne
Is the coastal weather around Fishbourne hard on roofs?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fishbourne?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.