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Great Thorness Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Great Thorness, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Great Thorness: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Great Thorness may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Local roofs in Great Thorness
Great Thorness lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Swainston Manor, about 3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Thorness. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Great Thorness gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO31. We also cover the places around Great Thorness: Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Great Thorness
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sportsman's Rest pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a place like Great Thorness, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Great Thorness
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Great Thorness?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Whatever the street in Great Thorness, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Great Thorness can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Thorness
Landlords and agents in Great Thorness book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Great Thorness questions
How do I find out if my home in Great Thorness is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Is the coastal weather around Great Thorness hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.