Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Staplers Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Staplers and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Staplers
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Staplers drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Staplers (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Staplers, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
FAQs for Staplers
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Staplers?
Frequently, yes. Staplers is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Staplers?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
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.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Staplers homes and their roofs
Staplers is within about 5 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Barton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Carisbrooke Castle lies about 1.9 miles south-west, so building around Staplers goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Staplers is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Staplers, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO30 for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Pan Lane, Ash Road and Mews Lane. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Barton (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile north-west), Fairlee (1 mile north-west), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Wootton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (4 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Local landmarks in Staplers
Typical jobs here are in homes near Medina College, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus. Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Staplers, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Staplers
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Towns and villages near Staplers
What else we do in Staplers
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.