Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bonchurch
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Bonchurch. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Bonchurch
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 contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Bonchurch, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Bonchurch
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bonchurch, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Rylstone Manor, about 1.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bonchurch. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine's School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Shanklin station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bonchurch. Bonchurch is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Bonchurch: Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Bonchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bonchurch Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Bonchurch needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Towns and villages near Bonchurch
What else we do in Bonchurch
Common roof problems in Bonchurch
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live in an older home near Old St. Boniface Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Bonchurch questions
How do I find out if my home in Bonchurch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Bonchurch?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bonchurch, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Bonchurch, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bonchurch
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bonchurch
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bonchurch and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bonchurch
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs