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Roof survey in Upton, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Upton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton
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. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 often the first to give way.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Upton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Local roofs in Upton
Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Historic houses like Nunwell House, about 2.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Upton goes. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Take an older house close to Church of St. Michael and All Angels: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Smallbrook Junction station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Upton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Upton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO33 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Upton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Upton
Will you come out to Upton?
Yes, Upton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Upton hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Upton is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
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For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upton. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Upton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.