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Landlord Roof Survey in Brighstone
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Brighstone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Landlord roof survey in Brighstone: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Brighstone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Brighstone, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Brighstone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common questions in Brighstone
How do I find out if my home in Brighstone is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Brighstone hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Brighstone is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Common roof problems in Brighstone
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Brighstone
Brighstone is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. With Mottistone Manor about 1.4 miles north-west, Brighstone sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Brighstone, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B3399 close by, Brighstone is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Brighstone, we cover Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Near you in Brighstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Bishops pub, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Brighstone includes Brighstone Down.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.