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Flat roof survey in Dunsden Green, Reading
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Dunsden Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
About our flat roof survey in Dunsden Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks around rooflights and splits and cracks in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Dunsden Green, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Dunsden Green
Do you cover Dunsden Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Dunsden Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunsden Green?
Yes, Dunsden Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dunsden Green
Landlords and agents in Dunsden Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Dunsden Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Flat and commercial roofs around Dunsden Green
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. Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Dunsden Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Oracle, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We survey roofs in Dunsden Green and the rest of Reading. Our area takes in places right across Reading, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG4. Close by, we survey roofs in Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dunsden Green
In Dunsden Green, that means homes and buildings near Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and The Flowing Spring pub, among other places. The closest station to Dunsden Green is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Why act early in Dunsden Green
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Dunsden Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Dunsden Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.