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Landlord roof survey in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in St Lawrence from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like St Lawrence can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in St Lawrence
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 and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often 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, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for St Lawrence
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in St Lawrence
St Lawrence lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Rylstone Manor about 3.8 miles north-east, St Lawrence sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as St Lawrence's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in St Lawrence get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes St Lawrence and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across PO38 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to St Lawrence include Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Landmarks near St Lawrence
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Catherine's School. St Lawrence’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Stenbury Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we’re asked to look at in St Lawrence
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you look after a building such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Useful tips for St Lawrence property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common questions in St Lawrence
Is my home in St Lawrence 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around St Lawrence hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much time does the visit need?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea as you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.