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Flat Roof Survey in Mortimer
Flat roof surveys in Mortimer and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
When to book a survey in Mortimer
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat roof survey in Mortimer
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water left after rain and a sagging deck under the covering.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Mortimer can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mortimer
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Around Mortimer, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Mortimer
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Mortimer goes. 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Mortimer Methodist Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mortimer and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Mortimer and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Near you in Mortimer
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, among other places. Mortimer’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
Places near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Mortimer: your questions answered
Will you come out to Mortimer?
Yes, Mortimer is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Mortimer listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Mortimer?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Mortimer
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to Mortimer is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.