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Flat roof survey in Apse Heath, Isle of Wight
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Apse Heath.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
About our flat roof survey in Apse Heath
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and leaks around rooflights.
In a small place like Apse Heath, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
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.
- Place
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Also near Apse Heath
What else we do in Apse Heath
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Apse Heath needs a little journey planning: 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys in Apse Heath: local notes
Apse Heath is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. With Haseley Manor about 1.8 miles north-west, Apse Heath sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For hotels and guest houses around Apse Heath, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Apse Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO36 is covered for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Apse Heath include Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
What’s near Apse Heath
Apse Heath’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
What we are asked to look at in Apse Heath
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
If you look after a building like Sandown Bay Academy, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in Apse Heath
How do I find out if my home in Apse Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 look at commercial flat roofs near Apse Heath, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
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.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.