Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ventnor
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Ventnor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Common questions in Ventnor
Is my home in Ventnor listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ventnor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Ventnor?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Ventnor
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Ventnor can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ventnor
Ventnor lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Catherine's School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. With Rylstone Manor about 2.6 miles north-east, the area around Ventnor has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to St Catherine's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Ventnor, we can come and survey your property. Ventnor is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street. With the A3055 and B3327 close by, Ventnor is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight. If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Near you in Ventnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy and The Blenheim pub. Ventnor’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Why act early in Ventnor
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. On a bungalow or cottage around Ventnor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Also in Ventnor
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Ventnor is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ventnor
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.