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Roof survey in Fairlee, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Fairlee, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Fairlee: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Fairlee, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Fairlee (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Fairlee
How do I find out if my home in Fairlee is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fairlee?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Fairlee, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Fairlee, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fairlee
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fairlee
Fairlee lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Carisbrooke Castle about 1.9 miles south-west, the area around Fairlee has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take a building like Medina College: 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 such as St Paul's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fairlee is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Fairlee, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fairlee is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO30, PO31 and PO41 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Mews Lane, Cross Lane and Harvey Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cross Lane (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile south), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile east) and Whippingham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Fairlee
We work in homes and buildings around Seaclose Park, Bargeman's Rest pub and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Fairlee include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Also near Fairlee
Also in Fairlee
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- File the report with your home documents
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
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.