Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Haylands Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Haylands, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Haylands
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Haylands, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Haylands (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Haylands property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Haylands, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
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Questions from Haylands
Can a landlord with a rental near Ryde St Johns Road station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Haylands, take more of a battering?
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you cover Haylands for roof surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Haylands.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In an older home around Haylands, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Haylands
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roof surveys around Haylands
Haylands lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Michael and All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Ryde St Johns Road station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Nunwell House, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Haylands. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Haylands is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Haylands, the roof can be surveyed. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Haylands. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO33 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Play Lane, Pell Lane and Upton Road. We also cover Upton (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile east), Binstead (1 mile north-west) and Elmfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Haylands
Around Haylands, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Falcon pub, Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine and the streets around them. The closest station to Haylands is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.