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Flat Roof Survey in East Burnham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in East Burnham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Burnham
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
In a small place like East Burnham, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- East Burnham (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Common roof problems in East Burnham
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Caldicott School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around East Burnham
With Cliveden about 2.8 miles west, East Burnham sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Burnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
East Burnham is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Anywhere in East Burnham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. East Burnham is one of the towns and villages in Slough we cover for flat roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in SL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Thompkins Lane, Stoney Lane and Hawthorn Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Farnham Royal (1 mile south-east), Britwell (1 mile south), Farnham Common (1 mile north-east), Egypt (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Ditton (5 miles south-east) and Poyle (7 miles south-east).
Around East Burnham
In East Burnham, that means homes and buildings near St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School, The Crown Public House and Beechwood School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful 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.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like East Burnham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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East Burnham: your questions answered
Do you cover East Burnham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and East Burnham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Burnham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
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.
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 the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.