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Roof survey in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Fishbourne, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fishbourne
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Fishbourne, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Fishbourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Fishbourne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Fishbourne questions
Is my home in Fishbourne listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ryde Esplanade station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Roof surveys in Fishbourne: local notes
Fishbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Osborne House, about 2.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fishbourne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Wootton Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Edmund's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Fishbourne, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the PO33 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Fishbourne is on the B3331, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Fishbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Ryde Academy and The Fishbourne pub, among other places. Fishbourne’s nearest station is Ryde Esplanade station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Fishbourne
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you own a rental within reach of Ryde Esplanade station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.