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Flat Roof Survey in Ashey
Flat roof surveys in Ashey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Ashey
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. 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 single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about water getting in at rooflights and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Somewhere as small as Ashey, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Ashey (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Ashey questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ashey?
Yes, Ashey is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ashey, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Ashey is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashey
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Other services in Ashey
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashey
Landlords and agents in Ashey book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashey
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashey, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Nunwell House, about 1.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashey. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Smallbrook Junction station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ashey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Ashey. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of the PO33 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ashey: Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Ashey
The closest station to Ashey is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ashey include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Ashey, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Ashey
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, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ryde Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely