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Landlord Roof Survey in Parkhurst
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Parkhurst, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
Parkhurst questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Parkhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Parkhurst?
Yes, Parkhurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How do I book a survey in Parkhurst?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
How a landlord roof survey works in Parkhurst
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Parkhurst are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Parkhurst homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Parkhurst, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Carisbrooke Castle, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Parkhurst. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hunnyhill Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Seaclose Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Parkhurst are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Parkhurst is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road. Other places close to Parkhurst include Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Around Parkhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Medina College, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and The Stag pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Also near Parkhurst
Also in Parkhurst
Landlord and commercial surveys in Parkhurst
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Parkhurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Parkhurst, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Parkhurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Parkhurst
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.