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Flat Roof Survey in Alverstone
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Alverstone from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
Alverstone questions
How do I find out if my home in Alverstone is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alverstone?
Frequently, yes. Alverstone is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How a flat roof survey works in Alverstone
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Some older homes in villages like Alverstone are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Alverstone
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
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Local flat roofs in Alverstone
Alverstone is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
With Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles west, the area around Alverstone has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. If you look after a building such as Newchurch Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Alverstone. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Alverstone and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Flat roof surveys in PO36 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Alverstone, we cover Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near Alverstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Alverstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Alverstone
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.