West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Greenham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Greenham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
When to book a survey in Greenham
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How a flat roof survey works in Greenham
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water left after rain and splits and cracks in the covering, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Greenham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: 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 when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Why act early in Greenham
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Greenham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Greenham
Local flat roofs in Greenham
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Greenham goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as The Willows Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury Racecourse station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Greenham is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG19 and RG14 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Greenham, we cover Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
What’s near Greenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub, among other places. Greenham’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Greenham includes Audrey's Meadow.
Questions from Greenham
Is Greenham within the area you cover?
Yes. Greenham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Greenham?
Yes, Greenham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Greenham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Greenham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Greenham
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.