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Roof survey in Norton Green, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Norton Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Norton Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How a roof survey works in Norton Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a village or hamlet like Norton Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why it is worth a survey now in Norton Green
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Norton Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Norton Green
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you look after a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Norton Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Norton Green homes and their roofs
Norton Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Pier station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 4.9 miles south-east, show how far back building around Norton Green goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norton Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in PO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Norton Green and Pixley Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Norton Green: Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Norton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Norton Green include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
Norton Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Norton Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Norton Green?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Norton Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.