Reading · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Arborfield, Reading
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Arborfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
Why act early in Arborfield
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a place like Arborfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield
A flat roof leak frequently 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. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and blistering in felt or asphalt, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Arborfield are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Arborfield
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For landlords with property near Winnersh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like The Coombes Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Arborfield and nearby. Across Reading, we cover Arborfield.
We work across RG2 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Arborfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse. For rail, the closest station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Arborfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at 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.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
FAQs for Arborfield
Do you cover Arborfield?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Arborfield is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Arborfield listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber