Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Dunsbury
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dunsbury, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Dunsbury
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, across lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Dunsbury property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dunsbury
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Questions from Dunsbury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunsbury?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Dunsbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Dunsbury, access is often the only tricky part. 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 let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Dunsbury
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Mottistone Manor, about 1.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dunsbury. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof surveys around Dunsbury
Dunsbury is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like St. Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Dunsbury, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in PO30 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landmarks near Dunsbury
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.