West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burghfield Hill Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Burghfield Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How a flat roof survey works in Burghfield Hill
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Burghfield Hill can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Burghfield Hill, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Burghfield Hill
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Questions from Burghfield Hill
Will you come out to Burghfield Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Also near Burghfield Hill
Also in Burghfield Hill
What a flat roof survey looks like in Burghfield Hill
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Burghfield Hill has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles south-east. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Garland Junior School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Burghfield Hill, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire.
All of RG7 and RG30 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Around Burghfield Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub, The Willink School and The Willink School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Homes in smaller places like Burghfield Hill can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week