Wokingham · London and the South East
Crowthorne Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Crowthorne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
Local flat roofs in Crowthorne
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Surveys in Crowthorne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Crowthorne is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG45 and RG40 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street, all of which we cover. Crowthorne is on the A321 and B3348, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Crowthorne has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Crowthorne
Around Crowthorne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Edward VI Aston School, The Prince pub and Edgbarrow Woods and the streets around them. Crowthorne’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowthorne
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and loose or cracked edge trims, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes alike.
In a town like Crowthorne, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Older ones are frequently felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Standing water days after rain often shows a flat roof needs attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crowthorne (RG45, RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Crowthorne
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Problems we come across often include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you let a flat or house near Crowthorne station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Towns and villages near Crowthorne
What else we do in Crowthorne
How it 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. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Crowthorne, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Questions from Crowthorne
Is Crowthorne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Crowthorne?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Crowthorne. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s 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.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.