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Roof survey in Thorley, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Thorley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Thorley: 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 usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and torn or sagging underlay, across natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Thorley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Thorley (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Thorley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Thorley
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Questions from Thorley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Thorley, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Thorley 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.
I let a flat near Lymington Pier station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
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.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Thorley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thorley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Thorley property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Local roofs in Thorley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Thorley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near St. Swithin's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. With Mottistone Manor about 3.7 miles south-east, the area around Thorley has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Thorley is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Thorley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Thorley is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in PO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Thorley: Thorley Street (1 mile east), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (2 miles east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Near you in Thorley
The closest station to Thorley is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.