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Roof Survey in Shalcombe
Need a roof survey in Shalcombe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Shalcombe: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Shalcombe may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Shalcombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Do you need a roof survey in Shalcombe?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared 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. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
Places near Shalcombe
What else we do in Shalcombe
Your questions about roof surveys in Shalcombe
Will you come out to Shalcombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shalcombe, take more of a battering?
It can do. Shalcombe is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
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 including VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shalcombe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What a roof survey looks like in Shalcombe
Shalcombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalcombe. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shalcombe gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Shalcombe and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in PO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Shalcombe
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Shalcombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shalcombe
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.