Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Foreland Fields
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Foreland Fields, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Local roofs in Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Yaverland Manor about 2.6 miles west, Foreland Fields sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Brading station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Bembridge Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Saint Luke, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Foreland Fields get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Foreland Fields is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO35 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Foreland Fields
In Foreland Fields, that means homes and buildings near Bembridge School and Crab and Lobster Inn. The closest station to Foreland Fields is Brading station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Foreland Fields
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a small place like Foreland Fields, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Foreland Fields can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Foreland Fields, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Foreland Fields
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Foreland Fields questions
Do you cover smaller places like Foreland Fields?
Yes, Foreland Fields is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foreland Fields?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.