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Roof Survey in Ryde
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Ryde, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys in Ryde: local notes
Ryde lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Nunwell House about 2.8 miles south, the area around Ryde has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Ryde St Johns Road station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ryde is about 6 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out roof surveys in Ryde for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Ryde. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in PO33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, St Thomas' Square and Market Street and the roads around them. With the A3054 and A3055 close by, Ryde is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Oakfield (1 mile south-east), Haylands (1 mile south-west), Elmfield (1 mile south-east), Appley (1 mile east) and Westridge (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Ryde has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Landmarks near Ryde
We work in homes and buildings around Ryde Academy, The Falcon pub and Ryde School with Upper Chine and the streets around them. Ryde has its own railway station: Ryde St Johns Road station. Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ryde
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Ryde, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ryde (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Ryde
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Do you need a roof survey in Ryde?
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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Take a building like Dover Park Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
Ryde questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ryde St Johns Road station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Ryde listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ryde
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit in Ryde runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.