Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Forest Side Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Forest Side. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
FAQs for Forest Side
Is my home in Forest Side listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Forest Side, take more of a battering?
It can do. Forest Side is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Landlord roof survey in Forest Side
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of 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’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Forest Side
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Forest Side, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 1.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Forest Side goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live near a park such as Seaclose Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Carisbrooke College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Forest Side, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Forest Side and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Forest Road and Gunville Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Local landmarks in Forest Side
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hunnyhill Primary School, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus. Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Forest Side
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Forest Side are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Forest Side, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What affects the price in Forest Side
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Forest Side, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.