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Landlord roof survey in Lake, Isle of Wight
Landlord roof surveys in Lake from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lake
Lake is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Lake goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Broadlea Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Lake station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of The Good Shepherd, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Lake, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Lake. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO36 and PO37 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A3055, Lake is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Lake include Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Near you in Lake
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy, The Old Comical pub and The Bay Church of England School and the streets around them. Lake has its own railway station: Lake station. A little further out are National Poo Museum (within half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lake includes Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
About our landlord roof survey in Lake
We survey let and shared roofs in Lake and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a smaller place like Lake, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a smaller place like Lake, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lake
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in Lake
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lake?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Lake hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Lake?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Lake, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Lake
What else we do in Lake
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lake
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.