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Roof survey in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Need a roof survey in Thorncross? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Thorncross
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We’re often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles, across ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Thorncross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
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.
- Where
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Thorncross needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Thorncross property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- 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.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
FAQs for Thorncross
Is Thorncross within the area you cover?
Yes. Thorncross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Thorncross is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thorncross
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Local roofs in Thorncross
Thorncross lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Wolverton Manor, about 1 mile north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorncross. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Thorncross. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Thorncross
In Thorncross, that means homes and buildings near The Countryman pub, among other places. A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Thorncross
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Thorncross
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate