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Roof Survey in Ashey
Need a roof survey in Ashey? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for roof surveys in Ashey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof survey in Ashey
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Ashey 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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About roof survey
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Ashey 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Local roofs in Ashey
Ashey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Ryde Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Nunwell House, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashey. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In Ashey, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Ashey. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO33 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Near you in Ashey
Ashey’s nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Common roof problems in Ashey
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
FAQs for Ashey
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ashey, take more of a battering?
It can do. Ashey is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Smallbrook Junction station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.