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Roof survey in Whiteley Bank, Isle of Wight
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Whiteley Bank, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Whiteley Bank, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our roof survey in Whiteley Bank
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Whiteley Bank (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Whiteley Bank
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Whiteley Bank
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Whiteley Bank, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Whiteley Bank
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof surveys around Whiteley Bank
Whiteley Bank lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The wider area around Whiteley Bank has a long history of building, with Rylstone Manor about 2.1 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Wroxall Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Whiteley Bank is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Whiteley Bank are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Whiteley Bank. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Canteen Road, Shanklin Road and St John's Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sandford (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south), Apse Heath (1 mile north-east) and Branstone (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles north-east), Ventnor (3 miles south) and East Cowes (9 miles north). 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 Whiteley Bank
The closest station to Whiteley Bank is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Questions from Whiteley Bank
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whiteley Bank?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shanklin station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.