Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Colwell Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Colwell from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Colwell: what you get
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, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Colwell, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Colwell?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Colwell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Colwell
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Colwell, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Pier station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Colwell?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why act early in Colwell
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older cottages and farmhouses around Colwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Colwell
Colwell is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near 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 heavy rain. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Colwell and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Colwell is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across PO40 and PO39 for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Colwell, we cover Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Near you in Colwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colwell Bay Inn. Colwell’s nearest station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Places near Colwell
Other services in Colwell
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Colwell, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.