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Roof survey in Newchurch, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Newchurch, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Newchurch
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Newchurch, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Newchurch (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Places near Newchurch
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Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Newchurch can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Prices for roof surveys in Newchurch
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Newchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newchurch?
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.
I let a flat near Sandown station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Newchurch
Newchurch is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Sandown Airport is about 3 miles from Newchurch. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Sandown station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Newchurch Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Newchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Newchurch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Newchurch is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO36 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Milestone Crescent and Palmer's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Winford (1 mile south), Branstone (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile south-west), Apse Heath (1 mile south) and Arreton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-east), Ventnor (5 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Landmarks near Newchurch
In Newchurch, that means homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. Newchurch’s nearest station is Sandown station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.9 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newchurch
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why act early in Newchurch
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 Newchurch, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience