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Flat roof survey in Chilton Green, Isle of Wight
Flat roof surveys in Chilton Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof survey in Chilton Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We’re often asked to look into leaks around rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Chilton Green, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilton Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Chilton Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Chilton Green
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof surveys around Chilton Green
Chilton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Mottistone Manor lies about 0.9 miles north-west, so building around Chilton Green goes back a long way. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter and St Paul's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Chilton Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Chilton Green: Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
What’s near Chilton Green
In Chilton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start 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:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Chilton Green
What else we do in Chilton Green
Chilton Green questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chilton Green?
Frequently, yes. Chilton Green 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilton Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I book a survey in Chilton Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chilton Green
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chilton Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.