Wokingham · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Barkham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Barkham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a small place like Barkham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a flat roof survey works in Barkham
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and pools of water lying on the roof.
In a small place like Barkham, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Barkham (RG40, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Barkham
What else we do in Barkham
What a flat roof survey looks like in Barkham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Wokingham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. 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.
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. If you are in Barkham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Wokingham coverage includes Barkham. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG40 and RG41. Streets in the area include Barkham Road and Barkham Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Barkham
Around Barkham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Public House And Smithy, Bohunt School Wokingham and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barkham include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
What affects the price in Barkham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Barkham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Questions from Barkham
Is Barkham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Barkham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Useful tips for Barkham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.