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Flat roof survey in Wickham, West Berkshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wickham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wickham
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Wickham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wickham
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 each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wickham
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we’re asked to look at in Wickham
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Prices for flat roof surveys in Wickham
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wickham
How do I find out if my home in Wickham is listed?
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. If a 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.
Is Wickham in the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you need to get into 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.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Wickham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Wickham
Benham Park, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wickham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Church of St Swithin: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Wickham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Wickham and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close. We also cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Around Wickham
In Wickham, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Wickham includes Sole Common Pond.