West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Little Hungerford
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Little Hungerford and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Hungerford
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. 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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt alike.
Some older homes in villages like Little Hungerford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Little Hungerford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Hungerford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Little Hungerford questions
How do I find out if my home in Little Hungerford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Little Hungerford?
Yes, Little Hungerford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Towns and villages near Little Hungerford
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Little Hungerford
The wider area around Little Hungerford has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 4.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Hermitage Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you are in Little Hungerford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Little Hungerford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across RG18 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Little Hungerford
In Little Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, among other places. Little Hungerford’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber