Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof survey in Princelett, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Princelett, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Princelett
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Princelett are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
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.
- Place
- Princelett (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Princelett, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Princelett
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Roof surveys around Princelett
Princelett is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sandown Bay Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Princelett, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Princelett is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO36 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Princelett: Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when booking.
Landmarks near Princelett
Princelett’s nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Princelett include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older cottages and farmhouses around Princelett can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Princelett: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Princelett?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Sandown Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Princelett?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
When to book a survey in Princelett
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Haseley Manor, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Princelett. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.