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Landlord roof survey in Winford, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Winford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Winford
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Somewhere as small as Winford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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.
- Where
- Winford (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Winford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Winford
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Winford
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Winford questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Lake station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Winford?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Winford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Winford
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
If you let a flat or house near Lake station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Winford
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Winford
Winford is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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 sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Haseley Manor, about 1.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winford. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Winford is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Winford as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Winford is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Chambers Drive, Alverstone Road and Woods Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Winford: Branstone (1 mile west), Apse Heath (1 mile south), Princelett (1 mile south-west), Newchurch (1 mile north) and Hale Common (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Landmarks near Winford
We work in homes and buildings around The Pointer Inn and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lake station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-east) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.