Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Littlefield Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Littlefield Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roofs in Littlefield Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 4.3 miles north-east lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Littlefield Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Maidenhead station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Littlefield Green is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in Littlefield Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. Littlefield Green is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in SL6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Howe Lane, Green Lane and Littlefield Green, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Paley Street (1 mile east), Braywoodside (1 mile east), White Waltham (1 mile north-west), Shottesbrooke (1 mile north-west) and Touchen-end (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (6 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Littlefield Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub and Ockwells Park. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (4 miles north-east) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Littlefield Green includes Weycock Hill and The Gullet Local Nature Reserve.
Flat roof survey in Littlefield Green: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We are often asked to look into standing water left after rain and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Littlefield Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Littlefield Green (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Littlefield Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common roof problems in Littlefield Green
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you look after a building such as Holyport College, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Questions from Littlefield Green
Is Littlefield Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Littlefield Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Littlefield Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Littlefield Green as anywhere else.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.