Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Gunville
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Gunville. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
Prices for flat roof surveys in Gunville
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flat roof survey in Gunville
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often 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. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Gunville take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Gunville (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Gunville
Also in Gunville
Flat roofs in Gunville
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Gunville, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Carisbrooke College: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Gunville, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Gunville as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Gunville: Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Gunville
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seaclose Park, Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School and The Waverley pub. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
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.
Questions from Gunville
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gunville?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Gunville within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Are you insured?
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.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Gunville
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. For an older or listed building in a place like Gunville, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Gunville can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.