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Rew Street Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Rew Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in Rew Street
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Common reasons to book are raised blisters across the surface and blocked or damaged outlets, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Rew Street, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Flat roof surveys in Rew Street: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Rew Street, 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 the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. With Osborne House about 2.8 miles east, the area around Rew Street has a long history. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Roofs in Rew Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the Isle of Wight. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in PO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road and the roads around them. We also cover Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Rew Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
When to book a survey in Rew Street
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building such as Northwood Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Rew Street questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rew Street?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Rew Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Rew Street listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for flat roof surveys in Rew Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Rew Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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 place like Rew Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help