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Flat roof survey in Kintbury, West Berkshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Kintbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How a flat roof survey works in Kintbury
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about outlets that hold water back and standing water left after rain.
In a small place like Kintbury, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Common questions in Kintbury
Do you cover Kintbury?
Yes, Kintbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Kintbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kintbury
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Nearby places to Kintbury
What else we do in Kintbury
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Kintbury 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Kintbury
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Benham Park about 3.4 miles east, Kintbury sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Kintbury, we can come and survey your property. Kintbury is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in RG17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
What’s near Kintbury
In Kintbury, that means homes and buildings near Prince of Wales pub. Kintbury has its own railway station: Kintbury station. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kintbury includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Common roof problems in Kintbury
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance