Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Ningwood Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ningwood? You can book a roof survey in Ningwood and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Prices for roof surveys in Ningwood
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ningwood
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
In a small place like Ningwood, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Ningwood (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Ningwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Ningwood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ningwood
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Ningwood homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Ningwood, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Swainston Manor about 2.5 miles east, the area around Ningwood has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Ningwood is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Ningwood and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Ningwood and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in PO41 is covered for roof surveys. Other places close to Ningwood include Newbridge (1 mile south-east), Wellow (1 mile west), Thorley Street (1 mile west), Shalcombe (2 miles south) and Calbourne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when booking.
Landmarks near Ningwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Inn, among other places. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (5.9 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Westover Down.
Ningwood: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ningwood, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Ningwood is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ningwood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
More services for Ningwood
Do you need a roof survey in Ningwood?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like Ningwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.