Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Norton Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Norton Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norton Green
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. 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, blocks of flats and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a small place like Norton Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Norton Green (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Norton Green: your questions answered
I let a flat near Lymington Pier station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Norton Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Norton Green
Norton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 4.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Norton Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. In Norton Green, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO40. Streets in the area include Norton Green and Pixley Hill, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Norton Green, we cover Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Norton Green
Around Norton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Ferguson Family Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Norton Green include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Norton Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Why act early in Norton Green
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For older village homes like those around Norton Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.