Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Hillway Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hillway, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Hillway
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar falling from ridges and verges and cracked or lifting flashings.
Somewhere as small as Hillway, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hillway (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Hillway
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hillway, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Yaverland Manor about 1.6 miles west, Hillway sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Bembridge Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Bembridge Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Brading station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Hillway get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Hillway. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO35 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hillway include Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Hillway
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Propeller Inn and Bembridge School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brading station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hillway
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Also in Hillway
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Hillway, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Hillway
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hillway, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hillway
Is Hillway within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brading station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Hillway?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.