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Flat Roof Survey in Stratfield Mortimer
Flat roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Flat roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about edge trims that have lifted or split and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
In a village or hamlet like Stratfield Mortimer, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Stratfield Mortimer
The wider area around Stratfield Mortimer has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 2.7 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Take an older house close to Saint John The Evangelist: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Mortimer station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG7 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
What’s near Stratfield Mortimer
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Stratfield Mortimer itself: Mortimer station. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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 the ground.
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Stratfield Mortimer: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Stratfield Mortimer?
Yes. Stratfield Mortimer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Stratfield Mortimer, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stratfield Mortimer
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stratfield Mortimer
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stratfield Mortimer can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.