Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Oakfield Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Oakfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Oakfield
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Oakfield and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Houses in smaller places like Oakfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Oakfield (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Oakfield: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Oakfield hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do I find out if my home in Oakfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Is Oakfield in your area?
Yes, we do. Oakfield is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What else we do in Oakfield
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In an older home around Oakfield, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Oakfield, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Oakfield: local notes
Oakfield is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Nunwell House, about 2.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oakfield. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Ryde St Johns Road station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Dover Park Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Oakfield and the rest of 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 work across the PO33 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Oakfield include the A3055. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Oakfield is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when booking.
Local landmarks in Oakfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ryde Academy, Ryde School with Upper Chine and The Railway pub. There’s a railway station in Oakfield itself: Ryde St Johns Road station. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Oakfield includes Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.