West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Upper Green
We carry out flat roof surveys in Upper Green and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Upper Green
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Upper 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. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Older and listed buildings around Upper Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Upper Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upper Green
Do you cover Upper Green?
Yes, Upper Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Flat and commercial roofs around Upper Green
About 2.9 miles south-east lies Stargroves, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Inkpen Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Upper Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the RG17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Upper Green, we cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Upper Green
Around Upper Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crown and Garter pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Green is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Upper Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- 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 we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
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.