Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Staplers
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Staplers, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Staplers questions
Do you cover smaller places like Staplers?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Staplers is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Flat roof survey in Staplers
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’re worried about standing water left after rain and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Staplers can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Staplers (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Staplers
What else we do in Staplers
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Staplers is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Look for standing water a day after rain
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.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Staplers and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Staplers: local notes
Staplers lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Staplers has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barton Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Staplers, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Staplers is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Staplers is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Staplers is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO30 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Mews Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Barton (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile north-west), Fairlee (1 mile north-west), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Wootton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (4 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
What’s near Staplers
Typical jobs here are in homes near Medina College, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. A little further out are Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Staplers include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Staplers
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
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- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives