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Flat Roof Survey in Wroxall
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wroxall, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Wroxall can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wroxall
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed damaged trims at the roof edge and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wroxall take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Wroxall (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wroxall
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and agents in Wroxall book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Local flat roofs in Wroxall
Wroxall is within about 2 miles 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Wroxall Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Rylstone Manor lies about 2.2 miles east, so building around Wroxall goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Wroxall is about 7 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Wroxall are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Wroxall. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and St Martins Road. Wroxall is on the B3327, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Whiteley Bank (1 mile north), Sandford (1 mile north-west), Nettlecombe (2 miles south-west), Princelett (2 miles north) and Godshill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (8 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (4 miles north-east), East Cowes (10 miles north) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Around Wroxall
In Wroxall, that means homes and buildings near The Worsley pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.3 miles north-east) and Ventnor Heritage Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Towns and villages near Wroxall
What else we do in Wroxall
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wroxall
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wroxall, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Wroxall is within about 2 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Wroxall is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Wroxall in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Wroxall and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
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 phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Wroxall
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Shanklin station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wroxall
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber