West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Headley, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Headley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Headley
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We are often asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and a sagging deck under the covering, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Headley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Headley (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Headley and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Headley
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Headley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Headley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Headley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Headley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Headley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a place like Headley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Headley
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Shaw House, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Headley. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Cheam School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Headley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Headley and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG19. You’ll find streets such as Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Around Headley
Around Headley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Greenham Park, among other places. The closest station to Headley is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.