Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Gurnard Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Gurnard and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof leak investigation in Gurnard
We investigate roof leaks in Gurnard and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are water dripping from rafters or underlay and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Gurnard 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Gurnard
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gurnard?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gurnard?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you work in Gurnard?
Yes, we do. Gurnard is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Gurnard, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Putting the leak right
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Gurnard
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Gurnard Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leaks and storm damage in Gurnard
Gurnard is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Historic houses such as Osborne House, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Gurnard goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For hotels and guest houses around Gurnard, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Gurnard are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Gurnard. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
What’s near Gurnard
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cowes Enterprise College and The Portland Inn. Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gurnard include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gurnard
Landlords and letting agents in Gurnard book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.