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Flat roof survey in Weston, West Berkshire
Need a flat roof survey in Weston? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water left after rain
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
FAQs for Weston
Will you come out to Weston?
Yes. Weston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Weston listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Weston?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weston
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Common reasons to book are a sagging deck under the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Weston, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Weston (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Weston
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. 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:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Thomas' Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat and commercial roofs around Weston
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Weston has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 4.7 miles south-east. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Weston is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Weston. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Weston and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Weston, we cover East Shefford (1 mile north-west), Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Wickham (1 mile south), Easton (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Weston
For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 4.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. 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.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Weston, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.