West Berkshire · London and the South East
Sulhamstead Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Sulhamstead. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What we’re asked to look at in Sulhamstead
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sulhamstead
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 photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Somewhere as small as Sulhamstead, 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Sulhamstead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
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 business. In a small place like Sulhamstead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Sulhamstead
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Sulhamstead questions
How do I find out if my home in Sulhamstead is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Sulhamstead?
Yes. Sulhamstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Sulhamstead?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Sulhamstead
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Theale station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sulhamstead and the surrounding area. Sulhamstead is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG7. If you are just outside Sulhamstead, we cover Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
What’s near Sulhamstead
We work in homes and buildings around The Spring Inn, The Willink School and The Willink School. The closest station to Sulhamstead is Theale station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Sulhamstead includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Sulhamstead
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
For a price for flat roof surveys in Sulhamstead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.