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Hungerford Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hungerford Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Hungerford Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Flat roof survey in Hungerford Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We’re often asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits and cracks in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Hungerford Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Hungerford Green
Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hungerford Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Downs School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as St Mary's church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Hungerford Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Hungerford Green. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Bell Lane and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hungerford Green
Around Hungerford Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Hungerford Green
Also in Hungerford Green
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Hungerford Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from Hungerford Green
Is Hungerford Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hungerford Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hungerford Green
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs