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Roof survey in Wellow, Isle of Wight
Wondering about the roof at a property in Wellow? We carry out roof surveys in Wellow and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wellow
Wellow is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Mottistone Manor lies about 2.8 miles south, so building around Wellow goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Wellow work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
What’s near Wellow
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Roof survey in Wellow
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. 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 survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Wellow (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Wellow, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Wellow
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Wellow Baptist Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Why act early in Wellow
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Wellow, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Useful tips for Wellow property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Wellow, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Wellow questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wellow?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Wellow?
Yes, Wellow is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What else we do in Wellow
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.