West Berkshire · London and the South East
Bishop's Green Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Bishop's Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
About our flat roof survey in Bishop's Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’re worried about blistering in felt or asphalt and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bishop's Green, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
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.
- Place
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Bishop's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Bishop's Green
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
Flat and commercial roofs around Bishop's Green
The wider area around Bishop's Green has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 3.6 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cheam School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Bishop's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Berkshire, we cover Bishop's Green. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG20. Whether your property is on Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bishop's Green include Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Around Bishop's Green
In Bishop's Green, that means homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and The Clere School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bishop's Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bishop's Green
Do you cover Bishop's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bishop's Green as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Bishop's Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.