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Dunsbury Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Dunsbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Dunsbury
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about splits, cracks and crazing and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Dunsbury, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently 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 typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Questions from Dunsbury
Will you come out to Dunsbury?
Yes, Dunsbury is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Dunsbury is listed?
We cannot 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.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Flat roof surveys around Dunsbury
Dunsbury lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s 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. 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.
Mottistone Manor lies about 1.2 miles east, so building around Dunsbury goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Dunsbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Dunsbury. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO30. We also cover Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Dunsbury
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Dunsbury includes Westover Down.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Dunsbury often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dunsbury
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Dunsbury
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for flat roof surveys in Dunsbury, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Dunsbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.