Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Clatterford Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Clatterford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Clatterford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clatterford
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or split membrane and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Older buildings in small places like Clatterford may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Common roof problems in Clatterford
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Hotels and guest houses near Clatterford can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Also near Clatterford
What else we do in Clatterford
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Clatterford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Clatterford
How do I find out if my home in Clatterford is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Clatterford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Clatterford
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Flat roofs in Clatterford
Clatterford is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 0.3 miles east, show how far back building around Clatterford goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Clatterford is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO30 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include 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). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
What’s near Clatterford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Clatterford include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.