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Landlord roof survey in Southford, Isle of Wight
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Southford and across the Isle of Wight.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Deal with urgent items first
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof survey in Southford: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Southford and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Some older homes in villages like Southford 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Southford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Southford
Also in Southford
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Southford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common questions in Southford
Is my home in Southford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Southford hard on roofs?
It can do. Southford is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Southford
Southford lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Sheat Manor, about 3.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southford. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Southford can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Southford is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Southford
In Southford, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southford
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 around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Southford
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
What affects the price in Southford
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Southford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.