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Gaskins Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Gaskins, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Gaskins
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blocked or damaged outlets, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Gaskins take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Other services in Gaskins
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gaskins
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Gaskins property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Gaskins
Do you cover smaller places like Gaskins?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gaskins?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Flat roof surveys around Gaskins
Gaskins is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Helens Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Catherine-by-the-Green, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. With Nunwell House about 1.7 miles south-west, the area around Gaskins has a long history. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Gaskins, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Gaskins is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO33 and PO36 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Gaskins: St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
Around Gaskins
We work in homes and buildings around The Vine Inn. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Gaskins, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.