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Roof survey in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Gatcombe. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What affects the price in Gatcombe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roof survey in Gatcombe: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Gatcombe are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Gatcombe (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gatcombe
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Gatcombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Gatcombe
Gatcombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. With Gatcombe House about 0.2 miles south-east, the area around Gatcombe has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Gatcombe is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Gatcombe is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Gatcombe. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO30 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Gatcombe Road, Rectory Lane and Newbarn Lane. We also cover the places around Gatcombe: Chillerton (1 mile south), Plaish (2 miles north-west), Clatterford (2 miles north), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Around Gatcombe
In Gatcombe, that means homes and buildings near Christ The King College. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles north) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Gatcombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gatcombe
Landlords and agents in Gatcombe book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common questions in Gatcombe
Is my home in Gatcombe listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Gatcombe, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Gatcombe
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Olave's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report