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Roof Leak Investigation in Nettlecombe
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Nettlecombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Roof leak investigation in Nettlecombe: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
Somewhere as small as Nettlecombe, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Nettlecombe goes. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Nettlecombe as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Nettlecombe is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof leak investigations in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Landmarks near Nettlecombe
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nettlecombe is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Nettlecombe include Stenbury Down.
FAQs for Nettlecombe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Nettlecombe?
Often, yes. Nettlecombe is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Nettlecombe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you cover Nettlecombe for roof leak investigations?
Yes. We cover Nettlecombe and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Nettlecombe?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What else we do in Nettlecombe
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlecombe
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Nettlecombe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Nettlecombe
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters