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Flat Roof Survey in Chillerton
Independent flat roof surveys in Chillerton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Chillerton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Chillerton
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and damaged trims at the roof edge, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a small place like Chillerton, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chillerton (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Chillerton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chillerton?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Chillerton?
Yes, Chillerton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chillerton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Chillerton
Chillerton is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near St. Olave's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Chillerton and Rookley Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Historic houses such as Sheat Manor, about 0.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around Chillerton goes. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Chillerton is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Chillerton, we can survey the roof. Chillerton is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO30 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Hollow Lane, Greenland Close and Brook Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Chillerton include Gatcombe (1 mile north), Shorwell (2 miles west), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west), Plaish (2 miles north) and Chale Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Chillerton
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Chillerton includes Brighstone Down.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Chillerton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.