Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Blackgang Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Blackgang and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Blackgang
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Blackgang may be 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 often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
FAQs for Blackgang
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Blackgang?
It can do. Blackgang is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blackgang?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you work in Blackgang?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Blackgang.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Blackgang, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Blackgang, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Also in Blackgang
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs in Blackgang
Blackgang is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Niton Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Wolverton Manor lies about 4.1 miles north-west, so building around Blackgang goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Blackgang, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Blackgang. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO38 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Local landmarks in Blackgang
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (less than half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). Not far away are Stenbury Down.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Do you need a roof survey in Blackgang?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Blackgang, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Blackgang, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.