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Flat roof survey in Eastbury, West Berkshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Eastbury, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastbury
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed damaged trims at the roof edge and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Eastbury, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Eastbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastbury
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Eastbury: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Eastbury is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Eastbury?
Yes, Eastbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around Eastbury
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
In and around Eastbury, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Eastbury is about 8 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Eastbury, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Eastbury is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Eastbury: East Garston (1 mile east), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south), Shefford Woodlands (3 miles south), Great Shefford (3 miles south-east) and East Shefford (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Wash Common (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Eastbury
For a walk, there’s Watts Bank.
What affects the price in Eastbury
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Nearby places to Eastbury
Also in Eastbury
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Eastbury
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Eastbury
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Take an older house close to Church of St James: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Eastbury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.