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Flat roof survey in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Upper Lambourn, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Lambourn
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Upper Lambourn take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. 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.
- Where
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Upper Lambourn
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Upper Lambourn has a long history of building, with Ashdown House about 2.1 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For any home in Upper Lambourn, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Upper Lambourn work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
Every address in RG17 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street and Maddle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Around Upper Lambourn
In Upper Lambourn, that means homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Nearby places to Upper Lambourn
Other services in Upper Lambourn
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Upper Lambourn
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the price in Upper Lambourn
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For an older or listed building in a place like Upper Lambourn, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Lambourn
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Common questions in Upper Lambourn
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Lambourn?
Yes, Upper Lambourn is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Upper Lambourn listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Upper Lambourn can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Upper Lambourn, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.