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Roof survey in Rew Street, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Rew Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Rew Street
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. 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 chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and loose chimney pots.
Somewhere as small as Rew Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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 report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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.
Nearby places to Rew Street
Other services in Rew Street
What a roof survey looks like in Rew Street
Rew Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Osborne House lies about 2.8 miles east, so building around Rew Street goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Rew Street, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Rew Street is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in PO31 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rew Street: Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Rew Street
Around Rew Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Not far away are Mill Hill.
Common questions in Rew Street
Is my home in Rew Street 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 Rew Street?
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.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a roof survey cost in Rew Street?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Rew Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Rew Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Rew Street
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we’re asked to look at in Rew Street
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building such as Northwood Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection