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Flat roof survey in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Earlstone Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof survey in Earlstone Common: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and blistering in felt or asphalt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass alike.
In a small place like Earlstone Common, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
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.
Flat roof surveys around Earlstone Common
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses like Highclere Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Earlstone Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Clere School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Ascension, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Earlstone Common as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Earlstone Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG20 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Earlstone Common include Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Earlstone Common
In Earlstone Common, that means homes and buildings near Burghclere Primary School, Horris Hill School and Sandleford Priory, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Earlstone Common
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Earlstone Common
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Earlstone Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Earlstone Common
How do I find out if my home in Earlstone Common is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Earlstone Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Earlstone Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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 looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Earlstone Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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.