West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hollington, West Berkshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hollington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollington
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We are often asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and outlets that hold water back, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Hollington, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hollington
Is Hollington in the area you cover?
Yes, Hollington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Hollington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Local flat roofs in Hollington
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Hollington has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 0.8 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Hollington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Hollington. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hollington
The closest station to Hollington is Kintbury station, about 4.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hollington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Hollington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets