Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Puckaster, Isle of Wight
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Puckaster, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Puckaster, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Puckaster
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our landlord roof survey in Puckaster
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Puckaster may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Puckaster
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Puckaster
Puckaster lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Niton Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St. John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Puckaster is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO38 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Puckaster include Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
What’s near Puckaster
Around Puckaster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Buddle Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
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.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Puckaster, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- 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 send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Questions from Puckaster
Will you come out to Puckaster?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Puckaster 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 typically shows, and Puckaster is within about 1 mile of the coast.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Puckaster?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Puckaster, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.