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Landlord roof survey in Marsh Green, Isle of Wight
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Marsh Green? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Marsh Green and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Marsh Green
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a village or hamlet like Marsh Green, 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 frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Marsh Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Marsh Green questions
Is my home in Marsh Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marsh Green?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Marsh Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are 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 it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Marsh Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Why act early in Marsh Green
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older and listed buildings around Marsh Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Marsh Green
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Marsh Green 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.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we are asked to look at in Marsh Green
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
Towns and villages near Marsh Green
Also in Marsh Green
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marsh Green
Marsh Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. With Mottistone Manor about 1.5 miles north-west, Marsh Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Marsh Green is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Marsh Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Marsh Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of PO30 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Marsh Green, we cover Chilton Green (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (2 miles north-west), Brookgreen (2 miles west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Around Marsh Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Bishops pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses