Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Carisbrooke. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
How a flat roof survey works in Carisbrooke
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and raised blisters across the surface.
Around a smaller place like Carisbrooke, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Carisbrooke
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke is within about 4 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. The wider area around Carisbrooke has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 0.3 miles south-east. 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.
Take a building like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Carisbrooke and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Carisbrooke is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO30. Streets in the area include Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Carisbrooke include Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Around Carisbrooke
In Carisbrooke, that means homes and buildings near Christ The King College, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
Carisbrooke: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Carisbrooke?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Carisbrooke?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Carisbrooke?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Carisbrooke, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Carisbrooke is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Carisbrooke?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For hotels and guest houses around Carisbrooke, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely