Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chillerton Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chillerton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Chillerton
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed damaged pots and flaunching and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Chillerton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Chillerton (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Chillerton 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.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Chillerton, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
When to book a survey in Chillerton
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
Sheat Manor lies about 0.6 miles north-east, so building around Chillerton goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Around Chillerton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlord roof surveys in Chillerton: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chillerton, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St. Olave's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Chillerton is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Chillerton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO30. Local streets include Hollow Lane, Greenland Close and Brook Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Gatcombe (1 mile north), Shorwell (2 miles west), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west), Plaish (2 miles north) and Chale Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Chillerton
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Chillerton include Brighstone Down.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Places near Chillerton
What else we do in Chillerton
What affects the price in Chillerton
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chillerton
How do I find out if my home in Chillerton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Chillerton hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.