Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bembridge
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Bembridge from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Bembridge: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Bembridge, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bembridge
Bembridge is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Bembridge has a long history of building, with Yaverland Manor about 2.4 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Bembridge Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Bembridge Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Brading station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bembridge. Bembridge is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO35. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Near you in Bembridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bembridge School and The Windmill Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brading station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Bembridge does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Bembridge, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Bembridge questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bembridge?
Yes, Bembridge is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bembridge, take more of a battering?
It can do. Bembridge is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
What affects the price in Bembridge
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bembridge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.