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Shorwell Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Shorwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Shorwell: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shorwell, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shorwell
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
For an older house near a landmark like St. Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
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What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shorwell
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for 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. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Shorwell questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shorwell?
Yes, Shorwell is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shorwell?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Shorwell is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For older village homes like those around Shorwell, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Shorwell needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Local roofs in Shorwell
Shorwell is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Northcourt Manor, about 0.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shorwell. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Shorwell and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Shorwell is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO30. We cover properties on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way. Close by, we survey roofs in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Shorwell
Around Shorwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Inn. Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.