Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Bonchurch Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bonchurch, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bonchurch
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Bonchurch
Bonchurch lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. With Rylstone Manor about 1.8 miles north, Bonchurch sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Old St. Boniface Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Bonchurch, we can come and survey your property. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Bonchurch and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landmarks near Bonchurch
In Bonchurch, that means homes and buildings near Bonchurch Inn and the streets around them. Bonchurch’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Places near Bonchurch
Other services in Bonchurch
When to book a survey in Bonchurch
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Catherine's School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Common questions in Bonchurch
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bonchurch?
It can do. Bonchurch 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 Bonchurch?
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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bonchurch?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Bonchurch, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Read more
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bonchurch
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Older and listed buildings around Bonchurch may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bonchurch
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.