West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Mortimer West End
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Mortimer West End, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Why get it checked now?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mortimer West End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Mortimer West End
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mortimer West End
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed blocked or damaged outlets and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Mortimer West End, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note where water lies after a downpour
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Mortimer West End, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Mortimer West End
Do you cover Mortimer West End?
Yes, Mortimer West End is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Mortimer West End 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.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Mortimer West End
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets that hold water back
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St.Saviours, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Nearby places to Mortimer West End
What else we do in Mortimer West End
Flat and commercial roofs around Mortimer West End
Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mortimer West End. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building like Silchester Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Mortimer West End and the rest of West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road and the roads around them. We also cover Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Around Mortimer West End
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Red Lion Public House and The Willink School. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.