Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Adgestone Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Adgestone, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Adgestone
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For hotels and guest houses around Adgestone, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
Flat roof survey in Adgestone
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Adgestone, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Adgestone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Towns and villages near Adgestone
Other services in Adgestone
Prices for flat roof surveys in Adgestone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roofs in Adgestone
Adgestone is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
With Morton Manor about 0.7 miles east, the area around Adgestone has a long history. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For landlords with property near Sandown station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Adgestone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Adgestone, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Adgestone and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO36. We cover properties on Upper Road, Lower Road and Lower Adgestone Road. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Morton (1 mile east), Yarbridge (1 mile east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile south-west) and Sandown (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south), Ventnor (6 miles south) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Landmarks near Adgestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Bay Church of England School and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Brading Waxworks (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Adgestone includes Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Adgestone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Adgestone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Adgestone, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for Adgestone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Adgestone?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Adgestone?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do you cover Adgestone for flat roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Adgestone included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.