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Flat roof survey in Crockham Heath, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Crockham Heath.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Flat roof survey in Crockham Heath: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and blisters and bubbles in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Crockham Heath, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Crockham Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at 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.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Crockham Heath: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crockham Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Crockham Heath?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Places near Crockham Heath
What else we do in Crockham Heath
What we’re asked to look at in Crockham Heath
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
What a flat roof survey looks like in Crockham Heath
The wider area around Crockham Heath has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 1.8 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Enborne C.E. Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crockham Heath can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG20. Whether your property is on Church Lane and Church Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Crockham Heath
In Crockham Heath, that means homes and buildings near Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crockham Heath include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crockham Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Crockham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
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