Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shorwell
Roof surveys across Shorwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in Shorwell
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Shorwell are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
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.
- Place
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Shorwell
Shorwell lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. With Northcourt Manor about 0.3 miles north, the area around Shorwell has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Shorwell are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shorwell is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shorwell include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Shorwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Inn, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shorwell
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For older village homes like those around Shorwell, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shorwell
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Shorwell: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shorwell?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Shorwell within the area you cover?
Yes. Shorwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shorwell
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Shorwell, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks