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Landlord roof survey in Thorley Street, Isle of Wight
Landlord roof surveys across Thorley Street, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorley Street
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We’re frequently asked to look into worn ridges, hips and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Thorley Street are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Thorley Street (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Also in Thorley Street
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Thorley Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Thorley Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Thorley Street
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Mottistone Manor, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Thorley Street. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord roof surveys in Thorley Street: local notes
Thorley Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Swithin's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Thorley Street is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Thorley Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Thorley Street and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hill Place Lane and Holmfield Avenue. Other places close to Thorley Street include Thorley (1 mile west), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (1 mile east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Thorley Street
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
FAQs for Thorley Street
Is my home in Thorley Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Thorley Street hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Thorley Street is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
How do I book a survey in Thorley Street?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.