Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ventnor, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Ventnor: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ventnor?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Ventnor listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ventnor
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about condensation that looks like a leak and staining around the chimney inside.
In older homes around places like Ventnor, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ventnor
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Parking around Ventnor is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Ventnor, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Also in Ventnor
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- 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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Ventnor roofs and the weather
Ventnor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
The streets around a church such as St Catherine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Hotels and guest houses near Ventnor can’t easily close rooms for a leak. If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Ventnor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Ventnor is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for roof leak investigations. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO38 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Ventnor include the A3055 and B3327. Other places close to Ventnor include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local landmarks in Ventnor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ventnor is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Ventnor includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
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. On a bungalow or cottage around Ventnor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
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
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, especially in driving rain.