Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Carisbrooke Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Carisbrooke. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Carisbrooke
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Carisbrooke, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Carisbrooke doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Prices for roof surveys in Carisbrooke
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Carisbrooke homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Carisbrooke, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Seaclose Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out roof surveys in Carisbrooke for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO30 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane. We also cover the places around Carisbrooke: Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Carisbrooke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Christ The King College, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus. Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In an older home around Carisbrooke, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Carisbrooke
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Carisbrooke?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Your questions about roof surveys in Carisbrooke
Do you cover smaller places like Carisbrooke?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Carisbrooke, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Carisbrooke is within about 4 miles of the coast.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
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 booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.