Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Marsh Green, Isle of Wight
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Marsh Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marsh Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about loose or cracked edge trims and blocked or damaged outlets.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Marsh Green 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Marsh Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Also near Marsh Green
Also in Marsh Green
What a flat roof survey looks like in Marsh Green
Marsh Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Marsh Green has a long history of building, with Mottistone Manor about 1.5 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Marsh Green is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Marsh Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Chilton Green (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (2 miles north-west), Brookgreen (2 miles west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Near you in Marsh Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Bishops pub. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Marsh Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Marsh Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marsh Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Marsh Green
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Marsh Green questions
Is Marsh Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Marsh Green listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.