West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wellhouse
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Wellhouse, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Wellhouse: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and a sagging deck under the covering.
Older buildings in small places like Wellhouse may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wellhouse
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. For older village homes like those around Wellhouse, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Also in Wellhouse
Flat roofs in Wellhouse
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 3.7 miles south-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Wellhouse has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Wellhouse are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wellhouse is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG18 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Near you in Wellhouse
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
FAQs for Wellhouse
Is Wellhouse in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Wellhouse is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Wellhouse listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How do I book a survey in Wellhouse?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Wellhouse, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Common roof problems in Wellhouse
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely