Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Hunny Hill Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hunny Hill? You can book a roof survey in Hunny Hill and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys around Hunny Hill
Hunny Hill is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Hunnyhill Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Seaclose Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Carisbrooke Castle lies about 1.3 miles south-west, so building around Hunny Hill goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Hunny Hill is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Hunny Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in PO30, PO31 and PO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Foxes Road, Chain Lane and Wilver Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Hunny Hill sits on or near the A3020 and A3054. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Parkhurst (1 mile north), Forest Side (1 mile west), Noke Common (1 mile north), Northwood (3 miles north) and Porchfield (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Hunny Hill has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
What’s near Hunny Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seaclose Park, Carisbrooke College and The Man in the Moon pub. Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hunny Hill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Around Hunny Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hunny Hill (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Parking around Hunny Hill is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
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’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Hunny Hill
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. On a bungalow or cottage around Hunny Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Hunny Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Hunny Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunny Hill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Prices for roof surveys in Hunny Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof surveys in Hunny Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hunny Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.