Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Yaverland
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Yaverland, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Yaverland
We survey let and shared roofs in Yaverland and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We’re often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged pots and flaunching, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Yaverland, homes are frequently 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Yaverland (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Yaverland questions
Is Yaverland within the area you cover?
Yes. Yaverland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Yaverland?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Landlord roof surveys around Yaverland
Yaverland is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. About 0.5 miles north lies Yaverland Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Yaverland has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like The Bay Church of England School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Brading station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Yaverland is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Yaverland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Yaverland and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO36 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Meadow Way, Yaverland Close and Yaverland Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Yaverland, we cover Yarbridge (1 mile north-west), Morton (1 mile north-west), Brading (1 mile north), Sandown (1 mile south-west) and Adgestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (9 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Yaverland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Caulkheads pub and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. Yaverland’s nearest station is Brading station, roughly 1 mile north. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Yaverland includes Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. For older village homes like those around Yaverland, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Yaverland, 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Also in Yaverland
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yaverland
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.