West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chilton Foliat Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around Chilton Foliat, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in Chilton Foliat
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Chilton Foliat may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chilton Foliat
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Chilton Foliat
Historic houses like Ramsbury Manor, about 4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chilton Foliat goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Hungerford station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Chilton Foliat and the rest of West Berkshire. Chilton Foliat is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG17. Local streets include Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece, all of which we cover. Other places close to Chilton Foliat include Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilton Foliat
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John O'Gaunt School, among other places. The closest station to Chilton Foliat is Hungerford station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
FAQs for Chilton Foliat
Is Chilton Foliat within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Chilton Foliat in the area you cover?
Yes, Chilton Foliat is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chilton Foliat
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
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 at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Chilton Foliat, 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.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
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.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Chilton Foliat
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report