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Flat Roof Survey in Heads Hill
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Heads Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Heads Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Heads Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How a flat roof survey works in Heads Hill
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We are frequently asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and gaps at upstands and abutments, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
In a small place like Heads 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, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why act early in Heads Hill
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Heads Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Heads Hill
Will you come out to Heads Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heads Hill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Heads Hill
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 3.3 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Heads Hill has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
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. For landlords with property near Thatcham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Cheam School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In Heads Hill, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Heads Hill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG19 and RG20 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Heads Hill, we cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Heads Hill
In Heads Hill, that means homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and Kennet School and the streets around them. Heads Hill’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Heads Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.