West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hungerford, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Hungerford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hungerford
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and raised blisters across the surface.
Around a smaller place like Hungerford, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hungerford
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Hungerford questions
How do I find out if my home in Hungerford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hungerford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
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 email us with the details.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Flat roofs in Hungerford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hungerford Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Hungerford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Hungerford is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG17. Streets in the area include High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road. You will find Hungerford on the A4 and A338, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Hungerford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Hungerford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School, among other places. There is a railway station in Hungerford itself: Hungerford station. Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hungerford
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Hungerford does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.