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Roof survey in Hale Common, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hale Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Hale Common
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Hale Common may be 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hale Common (PO36, PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Hale Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hale Common
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Hale Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hale Common
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Also near Hale Common
What else we do in Hale Common
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hale Common
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hale Common, 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. Hale Common is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. With Haseley Manor about 0.9 miles north, the area around Hale Common has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hale Common is about 3 miles north-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Hale Common and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Hale Common. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO36 and PO30. Hale Common is on the A3056, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Hale Common include Branstone (1 mile east), Winford (1 mile east), Princelett (1 mile south-east), Newchurch (1 mile north-east) and Apse Heath (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles east), Shanklin (3 miles south-east) and Ventnor (4 miles south). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Hale Common
Hale Common’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Country And Agriculture (1 mile north) and Sandown Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hale Common include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Common questions in Hale Common
Is drone flying allowed in Hale Common?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Hale Common is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Hale Common listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.