Wokingham · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Emmbrook
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Emmbrook, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
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 for homes and businesses in Emmbrook
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Emmbrook frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Emmbrook (RG41, RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Towns and villages near Emmbrook
Also in Emmbrook
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Emmbrook, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Emmbrook
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Emmbrook, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photographs
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Emmbrook
Do you cover smaller places like Emmbrook?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Emmbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Emmbrook is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Emmbrook as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Local flat roofs in Emmbrook
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Anyone responsible for a site like Emmbrook Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Woosehill Community Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Wokingham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Roofs in Emmbrook get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG41 and RG40 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). Emmbrook is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
Local landmarks in Emmbrook
Around Emmbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Emmbrook School and The Emmbrook Inn. The closest station to Emmbrook is Wokingham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Emmbrook includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
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. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs