Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thorncross Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Thorncross, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Thorncross
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For an older house near a landmark like St. Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlord roof survey in Thorncross
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Thorncross and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaking joints at party walls, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Thorncross 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Thorncross
Thorncross lies within about 1 mile 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. About 1 mile north-east lies Wolverton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Thorncross has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Thorncross, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Thorncross is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Thorncross, we cover Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Thorncross
In Thorncross, that means homes and buildings near The Countryman pub, among other places. A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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Thorncross questions
Is Thorncross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Thorncross, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. 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?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What affects the price in Thorncross
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Thorncross, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Thorncross
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.