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Roof survey in Easton, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Easton.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Easton: what you get
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, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat roof, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Easton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Easton (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Easton
How do I find out if my home in Easton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Easton?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Easton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What a roof survey looks like in Easton
Easton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 4.2 miles east lies Mottistone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Easton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like St. Agnes' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Easton and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Easton, we cover Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Around Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub. Nearby you will also find Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Easton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Nearby places to Easton
What else we do in Easton
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Easton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Easton
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.