Isle of Wight · London and the South East
St Helens Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for St Helens and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in St Helens: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at lifted, split or missing lead flashings and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like St Helens 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- St Helens (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like St Helens, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Why act early in St Helens
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a roof survey looks like in St Helens
St Helens lies within about 2 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Bembridge Airport is about 2 miles from St Helens. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Take a building like St Helens Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as St Catherine-by-the-Green are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. With Yaverland Manor about 2.1 miles south-west, the area around St Helens has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
St Helens is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in St Helens get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. St Helens is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Upper Green Road and Old Chapel Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Gaskins (1 mile south-west), Brading (2 miles south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in St Helens
Around St Helens, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-west) and Sandown Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Your questions about roof surveys in St Helens
Do roofs near the sea, like those around St Helens, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in St Helens is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you cover St Helens?
Yes. We cover St Helens and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.