Reading · London and the South East
Littlestead Green Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Littlestead Green and across Reading.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Littlestead Green
How do I find out if my home in Littlestead Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Littlestead Green?
Yes, Littlestead Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Flat roof survey in Littlestead Green
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’re worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets alike.
Some older homes in villages like Littlestead Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Littlestead Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
What a flat roof survey looks like in Littlestead Green
About 3.9 miles west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Littlestead Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church like All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Roofs in Littlestead Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Reading. Our Reading coverage includes Littlestead Green and the places around it.
All of RG4 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Row Lane and Foxhill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Around Littlestead Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House, Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. Littlestead Green’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and South Lake.
Useful tips for Littlestead Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Littlestead Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Common roof problems in Littlestead Green
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
For businesses in and around places such as Broad Street Mall, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Littlestead Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Littlestead Green
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Littlestead Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.