West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Ball Hill
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ball Hill.
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
When to book a survey in Ball Hill
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Flat roof survey in Ball Hill: what you get
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, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and splits, cracks and crazing.
Some older homes in villages like Ball Hill are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; 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. In a hamlet or village like Ball Hill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Flat roofs in Ball Hill
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Stargroves about 1.5 miles south, Ball Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Ball Hill, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Ball Hill. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane. We also cover the places around Ball Hill: Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Ball Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamstead Marshall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Ball Hill is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Ball Hill includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Book a survey every few years
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Questions from Ball Hill
How do I find out if my home in Ball Hill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ball Hill?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Ball Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.