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Landlord roof survey in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Northwood and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Northwood: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Northwood, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Questions from Northwood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northwood, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is my home in Northwood 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.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What we’re asked to look at in Northwood
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Take a building like Northwood Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Northwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Northwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord roof surveys in Northwood: local notes
Northwood is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. With Osborne House about 2 miles east, the area around Northwood has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Northwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of PO31 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Northwood include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Northwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cowes Enterprise College and The Travellers Joy pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Northwood include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.