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Flat roof survey in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Northwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northwood
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering.
Somewhere as small as Northwood, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Northwood (PO31)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Northwood
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Flat roof surveys in Northwood: local notes
Northwood lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
With Osborne House about 2 miles east, the area around Northwood has a long history. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Northwood Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Northwood, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO31 is covered for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road. We also cover Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Near you in Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes and buildings near Cowes Enterprise College and The Travellers Joy pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Northwood include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Northwood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
When to book a survey in Northwood
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
The streets around a church like All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
FAQs for Northwood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northwood, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Northwood is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Northwood 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 check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Is Northwood in your area?
Yes. Northwood is part of the area we cover.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.