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Flat Roof Survey in Lambourn
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Lambourn, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lambourn
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and gaps at upstands and abutments, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In smaller places like Lambourn, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Lambourn
Do you cover Lambourn?
Yes, Lambourn is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lambourn as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Lambourn is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Common roof problems in Lambourn
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Anyone responsible for a site like Lambourn CofE Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Lambourn is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
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 use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lambourn
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Ashdown House about 3.5 miles north-west, Lambourn sits in an area with a long building history. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Lambourn gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in RG17 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). Lambourn is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
What’s near Lambourn
Around Lambourn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George pub, among other places. The countryside around Lambourn includes Watts Bank and Rams Hill.