Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Westridge
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Westridge and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Westridge
We survey roofs in Westridge and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Westridge are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Westridge (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Westridge questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Smallbrook Junction station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westridge?
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.
Do you work in Westridge?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Westridge included.
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 inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Westridge, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Also in Westridge
When to book a survey in Westridge
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you own a rental within reach of Smallbrook Junction station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Prices for roof surveys in Westridge
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Westridge
Westridge is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 2.1 miles south lies Nunwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Westridge has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Westridge is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Westridge is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Westridge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Bullen Road, Hayward Avenue and Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Westridge on the A3055, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Elmfield (1 mile north), Oakfield (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile east) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local landmarks in Westridge
We work in homes and buildings around Ryde School with Upper Chine, Ryde Academy and High Park Tavern and the streets around them. The closest station to Westridge is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.