West Berkshire · London and the South East
Aldermaston Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldermaston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldermaston
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. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Aldermaston 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Aldermaston
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. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldermaston C.E. Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aldermaston can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Aldermaston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Aldermaston
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Aldermaston station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Aldermaston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Flat roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way. If you’re just outside Aldermaston, we cover Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Aldermaston
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Rising Sun pub and The Hurst School, among other places. Aldermaston’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Aldermaston includes Hosehill Lake.
Aldermaston questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldermaston?
Yes, Aldermaston is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Aldermaston listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Towns and villages near Aldermaston
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Prices for flat roof surveys in Aldermaston
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.