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Roof Survey in Queen's Bower
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Queen's Bower, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Queen's Bower
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Some older homes in villages like Queen's Bower are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Queen's Bower (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Queen's Bower can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Queen's Bower
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Problems we come across often include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you look after a building such as Newchurch Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Queen's Bower
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof surveys in Queen's Bower: local notes
Queen's Bower is within about 2 miles 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 high wind or heavy rain. Queen's Bower is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Sandown station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Queen's Bower is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Queen's Bower and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Skinner's Hill (1 mile north-west), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-east), Lake (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Queen's Bower
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. The closest station to Queen's Bower is Sandown station, about 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2 miles east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Queen's Bower: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Queen's Bower?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Queen's Bower is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Queen's Bower?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.