West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Flat roof surveys across Mill Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
About our flat roof survey in Mill Green
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Mill Green are 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. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mill Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Mill Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Mill Green
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Mill Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Also near Mill Green
More services for Mill Green
What a flat roof survey looks like in Mill Green
The wider area around Mill Green has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 4.6 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Anyone responsible for a site like Cheam School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In Mill Green, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Mill Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG19. Other places close to Mill Green include Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Mill Green
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub and the streets around them. Mill Green’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Questions from Mill Green
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Mill Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Mill Green?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.