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Roof survey in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
We carry out roof surveys in Ventnor and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof survey in Ventnor: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
In a smaller place like Ventnor, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ventnor
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ventnor, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Ventnor
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Catherine's School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Ventnor, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Ventnor: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ventnor?
Yes, Ventnor is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shanklin station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Ventnor?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Prices for roof surveys in Ventnor
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Ventnor homes and their roofs
Ventnor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near 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 heavy rain. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ventnor goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Catherine's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Ventnor work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Ventnor is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO38 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street and the roads around them. Ventnor sits on or near the A3055 and B3327, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Ventnor include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Ventnor has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Ventnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.