West Berkshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in West Ilsley
Flat roof surveys across West Ilsley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
Questions from West Ilsley
How do I find out if my home in West Ilsley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover West Ilsley?
Yes, West Ilsley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Ilsley
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about pools of water lying on the roof and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber alike.
In a small place like West Ilsley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like West Ilsley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Ilsley
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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 happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around West Ilsley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in West Ilsley
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Flat roof surveys in West Ilsley: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Around West Ilsley, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in West Ilsley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. West Ilsley is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bury Lane and Churchway and the roads around them. Other places close to West Ilsley include Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Near you in West Ilsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Harrow pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near West Ilsley include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.