Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bonchurch
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Bonchurch from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Bonchurch: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber alike.
In a small place like Bonchurch, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bonchurch
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents and landlords in Bonchurch book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Common questions in Bonchurch
Is Bonchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, Bonchurch is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Bonchurch hard on roofs?
It can do. Bonchurch is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Bonchurch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bonchurch
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. In a small place like Bonchurch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Local flat roofs in Bonchurch
Bonchurch lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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.
Historic houses like Rylstone Manor, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Bonchurch goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you live in an older home near Old St. Boniface Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Hotels and guest houses near Bonchurch can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bonchurch and the surrounding area. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Bonchurch and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road and the roads around them. We also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Around Bonchurch
We work in homes and buildings around Bonchurch Inn. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.