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Landlord roof survey in Whiteley Bank, Isle of Wight
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Whiteley Bank.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whiteley Bank
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Whiteley Bank, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Whiteley Bank (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Whiteley Bank
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Whiteley Bank, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shanklin station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whiteley Bank
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
Why act early in Whiteley Bank
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Whiteley Bank, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Whiteley Bank
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
Nearby places to Whiteley Bank
What else we do in Whiteley Bank
Whiteley Bank homes and their roofs
Whiteley Bank lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses like Rylstone Manor, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Whiteley Bank goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Whiteley Bank is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Whiteley Bank work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO38. We cover properties on Canteen Road, Shanklin Road and St John's Road. We also cover the places around Whiteley Bank: Sandford (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south), Apse Heath (1 mile north-east) and Branstone (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles north-east), Ventnor (3 miles south) and East Cowes (9 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Landmarks near Whiteley Bank
Whiteley Bank’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Whiteley Bank includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Common roof problems in Whiteley Bank
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take a building like Wroxall Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Whiteley Bank can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.