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Flat roof survey in Easton, Isle of Wight
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Easton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Easton: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Easton are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Easton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Easton
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Nearby places to Easton
What else we do in Easton
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Easton
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Easton questions
Is Easton within the area you cover?
We do. 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 Easton 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Easton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Easton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight 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.
With Mottistone Manor about 4.2 miles east, the area around Easton has a long history. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. For an older house near a landmark like St. Agnes' Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Easton. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Easton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of PO40 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Easton
In Easton, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Easton
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Take a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Easton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Easton
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Easton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.