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Flat Roof Survey in Tokers Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Tokers Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tokers Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed raised blisters across the surface and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Tokers Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Flat roof surveys around Tokers Green
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Mapledurham House about 1.9 miles west, Tokers Green sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, 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 Tilehurst station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Tokers Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Tokers Green is one of the towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG4. Streets in the area include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Tokers Green include Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Tokers Green
Around Tokers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School. For rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
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When to book a survey in Tokers Green
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. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Problems we come across often include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broad Street Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tokers Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tokers Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Tokers Green questions
Do you cover Tokers Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Tokers Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Tokers Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Why get it checked now?
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. Older and listed buildings around Tokers Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Tokers Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.