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Roof survey in Southford, Isle of Wight
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
About our roof survey in Southford
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
In a small place like Southford, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Southford (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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About roof survey
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. For an older or listed building in a place like Southford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Southford, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Southford
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Southford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. 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. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Southford homes and their roofs
Southford is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 3.7 miles north lies Sheat Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Southford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southford and nearby. Southford is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO38. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Near you in Southford
In Southford, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn, among other places. Southford’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Stenbury Down.
Your questions about roof surveys in Southford
Can a landlord with a rental near Shanklin station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Southford, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.