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Roof survey in Adgestone, Isle of Wight
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Adgestone and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Signs you need a roof survey in Adgestone
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you let a flat or house near Sandown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Adgestone
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Adgestone are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Adgestone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Adgestone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a place like Adgestone, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Adgestone
Is the coastal weather around Adgestone hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Adgestone is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandown station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you work in Adgestone?
Yes. We survey roofs in Adgestone and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Adgestone
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
What a roof survey looks like in Adgestone
Adgestone is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 0.7 miles east lies Morton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Adgestone has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of St. John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Adgestone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Adgestone are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Adgestone and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO36 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Upper Road, Lower Road and Lower Adgestone Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Adgestone, we cover Morton (1 mile east), Yarbridge (1 mile east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile south-west) and Sandown (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like 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). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Around Adgestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bay Church of England School and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. Adgestone’s nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Brading Waxworks (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.