West Berkshire · London and the South East
Plastow Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Plastow Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Plastow Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re frequently asked to look into raised blisters across the surface and damaged trims at the roof edge, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Plastow Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Common questions in Plastow Green
Is my home in Plastow Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plastow Green?
Yes, Plastow Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally 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 we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Plastow Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Plastow Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Plastow Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Flat roof surveys in Plastow Green: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Plastow Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Plastow Green is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the RG19 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Plastow Green include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
What’s near Plastow Green
Plastow Green’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Plastow Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
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