Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Skinner's Hill
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Skinner's Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Skinner's Hill
We survey let and shared roofs in Skinner's Hill and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats alike.
Some older homes in villages like Skinner's Hill are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Skinner's Hill?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
With Haseley Manor about 1.2 miles west, the area around Skinner's Hill has a long history. 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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Skinner's Hill: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Skinner's Hill, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skinner's Hill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Skinner's Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Also near Skinner's Hill
More services for Skinner's Hill
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access beforehand
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Skinner's Hill
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Skinner's Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Skinner's Hill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Skinner's Hill homes and their roofs
Skinner's Hill is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Sandown station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Skinner's Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Skinner's Hill. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO36 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Skinner's Hill and Hill Top. If you are just outside Skinner's Hill, we cover Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Skinner's Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Skinner's Hill include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.