Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof survey in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Godshill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Godshill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Godshill (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like Godshill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Questions from Godshill
Will you come out to Godshill?
Yes. Godshill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godshill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a roof survey looks like in Godshill
Godshill is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Sheat Manor lies about 2.5 miles north-west, so building around Godshill goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Godshill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Godshill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Godshill, we cover Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Godshill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Essex pub. Godshill’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Godshill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.