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Flat Roof Survey in Plaish
Flat roof surveys in Plaish from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Common questions in Plaish
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Plaish?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Plaish is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plaish?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Flat roof survey in Plaish
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a sagging deck under the covering and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Plaish are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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.
- Location
- Plaish (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Plaish frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Plaish
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Flat roof surveys in Plaish: local notes
Plaish lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Carisbrooke Castle lies about 0.8 miles north-east, so building around Plaish goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once. Take an older house close to Church of St. Nicholas in Castro: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Plaish is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Plaish is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for flat roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO30 for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local landmarks in Plaish
We work in homes and buildings around The Blacksmiths Arms and Christ The King College. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Plaish include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.