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Roof survey in Norton, Isle of Wight
Roof surveys around Norton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norton
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Norton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Norton (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Norton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
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 before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common questions in Norton
Is my home in Norton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Norton, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you work in Norton?
Yes. We survey roofs in Norton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Useful tips for Norton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Norton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Norton homes and their roofs
Norton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Pier station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. James' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Norton is about 4 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Norton is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO41 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Linstone Drive, Braxton Meadow and Hammond Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Norton: Keyhaven (3 miles north-west), Lower Pennington (3 miles north-west), Pennington (4 miles north-west), Lymore (4 miles north-west) and Milford on Sea (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east) and Barton (10 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
Near you in Norton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The King's Head Public House. The closest station to Norton is Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Yarmouth Castle (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Places near Norton
Also in Norton
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.