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Landlord Roof Survey in Locksgreen
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Locksgreen and across the Isle of Wight.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Locksgreen
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Locksgreen, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Locksgreen
Locksgreen is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. With Swainston Manor about 1.7 miles south, Locksgreen sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Locksgreen is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Locksgreen is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across PO30 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Locksgreen, we cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Locksgreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sportsman's Rest pub, among other places. A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Locksgreen include Brighstone Down.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Locksgreen
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
Around Locksgreen, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
FAQs for Locksgreen
Is my home in Locksgreen listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Locksgreen?
Yes, Locksgreen is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Locksgreen?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Locksgreen can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.