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Landlord roof survey in Bowcombe, Isle of Wight
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Bowcombe and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Bowcombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Bowcombe
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord roof survey in Bowcombe
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and leaks into upper flats, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Bowcombe 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Bowcombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Bowcombe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowcombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Bowcombe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is 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 do I book a survey in Bowcombe?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bowcombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Bowcombe
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
Take a building like Christ The King College: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
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With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlord roof surveys in Bowcombe: local notes
Bowcombe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Bowcombe has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 1.2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Nicholas in Castro are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Bowcombe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Bowcombe, we cover Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Landmarks near Bowcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmiths Arms. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down.