Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof survey in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Independent roof surveys in Shalfleet. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Roof survey in Shalfleet: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often 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. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Shalfleet 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Shalfleet, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Shalfleet?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
Roof surveys around Shalfleet
Shalfleet lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Swainston Manor about 2.1 miles south-east, Shalfleet sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Shalfleet, the roof can be surveyed. Shalfleet is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Shalfleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalfleet include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
What else we do in Shalfleet
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about roof surveys in Shalfleet
Is Shalfleet within the area you cover?
Yes. Shalfleet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shalfleet, take more of a battering?
It can do. Shalfleet 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.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. 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.