Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Brading
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brading. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Brading
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Brading, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Brading (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Brading, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Brading
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you let a flat or house near Brading station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
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Brading questions
Is my home in Brading listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Brading within the area you cover?
Yes, Brading is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brading
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Brading, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Brading has a long history of building, with Morton Manor about 0.4 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brading can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road. Brading is on the A3055, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Brading: Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Around Brading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bugle Inn and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Brading itself: Brading station. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (within half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.