Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Nettlestone Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Nettlestone? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Nettlestone and across the Isle of Wight.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Nettlestone can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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About our landlord roof survey in Nettlestone
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaks into upper flats.
In a village or hamlet like Nettlestone, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Nettlestone
Is Nettlestone within the area you cover?
Yes, Nettlestone is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Nettlestone hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Nettlestone is within about 1 mile of the coast.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Landlord roof surveys in Nettlestone: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Nettlestone, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Smallbrook Junction station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to St. Helen's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nettlestone Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Nettlestone is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO34 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way. Nettlestone is on the B3340, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Nettlestone
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine Inn. Nettlestone’s nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Also in Nettlestone
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Why act early in Nettlestone
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Nettlestone, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nettlestone
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.