Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Bierley Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Bierley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Bierley: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Bierley and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Bierley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Bierley (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Also near Bierley
Also in Bierley
Signs you need a roof survey in Bierley
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bierley
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Bierley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bierley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bierley
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Bierley homes and their roofs
Bierley 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. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Niton Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. With Sheat Manor about 4.1 miles north, the area around Bierley has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Bierley is about 5 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Bierley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO38 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Bierley include Southford (1 mile north-east), Nettlecombe (1 mile east), Godshill (3 miles north), Wroxall (3 miles north-east) and Sandford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (5 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Around Bierley
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. Bierley’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bierley includes Stenbury Down.
Your questions about roof surveys in Bierley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bierley?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Bierley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Prices for roof surveys in Bierley
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.