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Farley Hill Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Farley Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
How a flat roof survey works in Farley Hill
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed upstands pulling away from walls and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Farley Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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’re dealing with. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Farley Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Farley Hill
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Book a survey every few years
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Farley Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Farley Hill, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Farley Hill questions
Do you cover Farley Hill?
Yes, Farley Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is Farley Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t 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 many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
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. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Flat roof surveys around Farley Hill
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Stratfield Saye House about 3.9 miles south-west, Farley Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Farley Hill Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to St Eligius: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Wokingham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Farley Hill and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Farley Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road and Jouldings Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Farley Hill include Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Farley Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Farley Hill includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.