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Flat roof survey in Green Park, Reading

Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Green Park, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.

Blocked or damaged outlets
Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Signs of deflection in the roof deck

Flat roof surveys near Green Park

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Flat roof survey in Green Park: what you get

A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and loose or cracked edge trims.

In a village or hamlet like Green Park, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.

The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.

Location: Green Park (RG2, RG30, RG7)
Wider area: Reading
Cost: From £150 inc. VAT
Report: Written, with photos, emailed to you
Appointments: Weekdays and weekends
Insurance: PI and public liability insurance
Telephone: 07833 053749
Updated: 27 October 2026

Illustration of a report page showing two roof pictures and notes

How it works

Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Green Park can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.

We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.

Getting ready for the survey

Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Leave side gates unlocked

How to book

Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

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Advice

Why act early in Green Park

By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Green Park are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.

Why us?

Visits on any day of the week
Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Every finding written up with photos
5,000+ roofs surveyed

See our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.

What we look for on each type of roof

Mastic asphalt

Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.

EPDM rubber

A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.

When you need someone else

Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:

Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on

If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.

What we look at

EPDM rubber
Felt flat roofs
Single-ply membranes
Upstands and outlets
Mastic asphalt
GRP fibreglass

Landlord and commercial surveys in Green Park

For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.

Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Green Park. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Questions from Green Park

Do you cover smaller places like Green Park?

Yes. Green Park is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.

Is Green Park in the area you cover?

We do. The survey and report are the same in Green Park as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.

Can you survey at the weekend?

Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?

No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. 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.

Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?

The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.

Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?

Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.

How long have you been surveying roofs?

We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.

Flat roof surveys in Green Park: local notes

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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Green Park has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.

If you own a rental within reach of Reading Green Park station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.

Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Green Park can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Reading, we cover Green Park.

Every address in RG2, RG30 and RG7 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).

Near you in Green Park

We work in homes and buildings around John Madejski Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Green Park is Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Green Park includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.

When to book a survey in Green Park

Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.

Signs worth acting on include:

Standing water left after rain
Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Raised blisters across the surface
Gaps at upstands and abutments

If you run a business near The Oracle, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.