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Landlord roof survey in Little Atherfield, Isle of Wight
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Atherfield and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Little Atherfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof survey in Little Atherfield: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Little Atherfield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Little Atherfield (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Little Atherfield, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Atherfield
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Questions from Little Atherfield
Is my home in Little Atherfield listed or in a conservation area?
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 Little Atherfield hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
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 know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a place like Little Atherfield, 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Little Atherfield property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Local roofs in Little Atherfield
Little Atherfield lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Around Little Atherfield, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Wolverton Manor, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Atherfield. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Little Atherfield is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Little Atherfield, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Little Atherfield and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Little Atherfield include Atherfield Green (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile south-east), Chale Green (1 mile east), Shorwell (2 miles north) and Thorncross (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
What’s near Little Atherfield
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (4.3 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.