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Goose Hill Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Goose Hill? We carry out flat roof surveys in Goose Hill and across West Berkshire.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a flat roof survey works in Goose Hill
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets 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 it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We’re often asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and leaks around rooflights, across mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
Older buildings in small places like Goose Hill may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Goose Hill
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. For an older or listed building in a place like Goose Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goose Hill
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Goose Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Goose Hill?
Yes, Goose Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Goose Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Goose Hill as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Flat roofs in Goose Hill
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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you look after a building such as Ashford Hill Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We visit Goose Hill as part of our work across West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Goose Hill and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG19 is covered for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Goose Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School, The Travellers Friend pub and Cheam School and the streets around them. The closest station to Goose Hill is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Goose Hill needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.