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Chilton Green Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Chilton Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Chilton Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Chilton Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Chilton Green
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Mottistone Manor, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilton Green. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
Questions from Chilton Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chilton Green, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Chilton Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Chilton Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Chilton Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Chilton Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chilton Green
Chilton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like St Peter and St Paul's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Chilton Green, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Chilton Green, we cover Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Chilton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.