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Landlord roof survey in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Havenstreet, with photos and a clear written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Havenstreet: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses alike.
In a small place like Havenstreet, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Havenstreet
Havenstreet lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like Ryde Academy, 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. Peter's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Havenstreet are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Havenstreet: Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Havenstreet
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 2.2 miles east. A little further out are The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Why act early in Havenstreet
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. 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 Havenstreet, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Havenstreet, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Havenstreet questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Havenstreet?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Havenstreet within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Nearby places to Havenstreet
Other services in Havenstreet
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Havenstreet
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
With Nunwell House about 2.8 miles south-east, the area around Havenstreet has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.