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Flat roof survey in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
We carry out flat roof surveys in Shurlock Row and the rest of Wokingham. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shurlock Row
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber alike.
Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Shurlock Row can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Shurlock Row
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you look after a building like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
Shurlock Row questions
How do I find out if my home in Shurlock Row is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Shurlock Row?
Yes, Shurlock Row is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Shurlock Row 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
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Flat roofs in Shurlock Row
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. In Shurlock Row, as across Wokingham, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Wokingham, we cover Shurlock Row and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG10. Streets in the area include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Shurlock Row
Around Shurlock Row, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Shurlock Row includes South Lake and Weycock Hill.