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Flat Roof Survey in Nettlecombe
Flat roof surveys in Nettlecombe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nettlecombe
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Nettlecombe take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Nettlecombe
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
The streets around a church such as Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nettlecombe
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Also in Nettlecombe
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Nettlecombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Rylstone Manor, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlecombe. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out flat roof surveys in Nettlecombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Nettlecombe. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO38 for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Around Nettlecombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Nettlecombe is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Nettlecombe include Stenbury Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a small place like Nettlecombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nettlecombe
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Common questions in Nettlecombe
Is my home in Nettlecombe listed or in a conservation area?
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 cover smaller places like Nettlecombe?
Yes, Nettlecombe is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.