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Flat Roof Survey in Arborfield Garrison
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Arborfield Garrison, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield Garrison
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’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Arborfield Garrison
Is Arborfield Garrison in the area you cover?
Yes, Arborfield Garrison is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Arborfield Garrison listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
How do I book a survey in Arborfield Garrison?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Flat roofs in Arborfield Garrison
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Stratfield Saye House, about 4.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Arborfield Garrison. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Wokingham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Eligius: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Bookings from Arborfield Garrison are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Reading, we cover Arborfield Garrison and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Flat roof surveys in RG2 and RG40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court, and we cover them all. Other places close to Arborfield Garrison include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Arborfield Garrison
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Arborfield Garrison
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Arborfield Garrison, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Arborfield Garrison
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building such as Bohunt School Wokingham, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive