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Flat roof survey in Totland, Isle of Wight
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Totland and across the Isle of Wight, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Water getting in at rooflights
What we are asked to look at in Totland
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Standing water left after rain
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Christ Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Flat roof survey in Totland: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Totland, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Totland
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Totland does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flat roofs in Totland
Totland is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Totland as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. Totland is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO39 and PO40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B3322, Totland is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Totland
We work in homes and buildings around Colwell Bay Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
Questions from Totland
Is the coastal weather around Totland hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Totland is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Totland within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Why act early in Totland
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Homes in smaller places like Totland can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.