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Roof Survey in Yaverland
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Yaverland and across the Isle of Wight.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Yaverland
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Yaverland may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Yaverland (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Yaverland
Yaverland lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like Yaverland Manor, about 0.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Yaverland goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Brading station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like St John the Baptist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as The Bay Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Yaverland is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Yaverland are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Yaverland is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Meadow Way, Yaverland Close and Yaverland Road. We also cover Yarbridge (1 mile north-west), Morton (1 mile north-west), Brading (1 mile north), Sandown (1 mile south-west) and Adgestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (9 miles north-west). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Local landmarks in Yaverland
In Yaverland, that means homes and buildings near The Caulkheads pub and Sandown Bay Academy. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Prices for roof surveys in Yaverland
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for roof surveys in Yaverland, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
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 is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Yaverland
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Yaverland, 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 by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
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Questions from Yaverland
Is the coastal weather around Yaverland hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Yaverland is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is drone flying allowed in Yaverland?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.