Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Easton, Isle of Wight
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Easton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Easton: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Easton and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Easton may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Easton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Easton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Easton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 roofs near the sea, like those around Easton, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Easton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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 safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Easton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Also near Easton
What else we do in Easton
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Easton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Easton
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Easton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Easton, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like St. Agnes' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. With Mottistone Manor about 4.2 miles east, the area around Easton has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Easton, we can come and survey your property. Easton is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Landlord roof surveys in PO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Easton: Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Near you in Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Easton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Easton book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.