Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Rew Street
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Rew Street.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rew Street
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Rew Street 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Rew Street
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 are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Rew Street
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Rew Street
Rew Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Osborne House about 2.8 miles east, the area around Rew Street has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints' Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Northwood Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Rew Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Rew Street is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Rew Street: Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Rew Street
In Rew Street, that means homes and buildings near The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College and the streets around them. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). The countryside around Rew Street includes Mill Hill.
Questions from Rew Street
Will you come out to Rew Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rew Street?
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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
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What else we do in Rew Street
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.