Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Parkhurst Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Parkhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in Parkhurst
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
In a village or hamlet like Parkhurst, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Parkhurst
Is Parkhurst 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 is useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Parkhurst hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Parkhurst is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Why get it checked now?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Parkhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat roof surveys in Parkhurst: local notes
Parkhurst lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hunnyhill Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For hotels and guest houses around Parkhurst, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building around Parkhurst goes. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Parkhurst, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the PO30 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road. Other places close to Parkhurst include Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Parkhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Medina College, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and The Stag pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Parkhurst includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Parkhurst frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.