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Landlord Roof Survey in Hillgrove
Need a landlord roof survey in Hillgrove? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord roof survey in Hillgrove: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Hillgrove 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- Region
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hillgrove
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Hillgrove, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Nearby places to Hillgrove
Also in Hillgrove
Why act early in Hillgrove
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older and listed buildings around Hillgrove may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Hillgrove, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hillgrove
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- Packages from £150, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Hillgrove questions
Do you cover smaller places like Hillgrove?
Yes. Hillgrove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hillgrove?
Often, yes. Hillgrove 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.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hillgrove
Hillgrove lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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 the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Arreton Manor about 2.4 miles south, the area around Hillgrove has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Homes near green spaces such as Seaclose Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Hillgrove as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Hillgrove. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Hillgrove, we cover Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Around Hillgrove
In Hillgrove, that means homes and buildings near The Woodmans Arms, Seaclose Park and Medina College and the streets around them. Hillgrove’s nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.