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Landlord Roof Survey in Shalcombe
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Shalcombe? You can book a landlord roof survey in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Shalcombe
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and damaged pots and flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shalcombe
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Shalcombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Shalcombe
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Shalcombe, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalcombe. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Shalcombe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of PO41 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Shalcombe: Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Shalcombe
Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalcombe include Westover Down.
Questions from Shalcombe
Will you come out to Shalcombe?
Yes, Shalcombe is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Shalcombe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not 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.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.