West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in East Shefford
Independent flat roof surveys in East Shefford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in East Shefford: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like East Shefford take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in East Shefford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark like St Thomas' Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Shefford can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG17 and RG20 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Near you in East Shefford
East Shefford’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why act early in East Shefford
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in East Shefford
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Shefford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What we are asked to look at in East Shefford
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Shefford C.E. Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like East Shefford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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East Shefford: your questions answered
Is East Shefford in the area you cover?
Yes, East Shefford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like East Shefford?
Yes, East Shefford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in East Shefford?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.