Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Foreland Fields Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Foreland Fields, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Foreland Fields: what you get
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We are often asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Somewhere as small as Foreland Fields, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Foreland Fields needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
If anything in the report is not 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.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Flat roof surveys in Foreland Fields: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Foreland Fields, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. With Yaverland Manor about 2.6 miles west, Foreland Fields sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Saint Luke, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Bembridge Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Brading station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Foreland Fields. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Foreland Fields. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO35 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Near you in Foreland Fields
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bembridge School and Crab and Lobster Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brading station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Common questions in Foreland Fields
Is Foreland Fields within the area you cover?
Yes, Foreland Fields is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foreland Fields?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foreland Fields
Letting agents and landlords in Foreland Fields book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Foreland Fields
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.