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Flat roof survey in Winnersh, Wokingham
Flat roof surveys in Winnersh and the rest of Wokingham. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blocked or damaged outlets
About our flat roof survey in Winnersh
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. 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 look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Around Winnersh, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What else we do in Winnersh
Prices for flat roof surveys in Winnersh
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Winnersh?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
Take a building like The Forest School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Flat roofs in Winnersh
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Winnersh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Winnersh is one of many places we visit across Wokingham. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, large and small.
All of RG41 and RG10 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road. Main roads around Winnersh include the B3030, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Winnersh: Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Around Winnersh
In Winnersh, that means homes and buildings near The Poachers pub, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and Winnersh Primary School. There is a railway station in Winnersh itself: Winnersh station. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Lavells Lake and South Lake.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Winnersh
Do you cover Winnersh?
Yes, Winnersh is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Winnersh listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Winnersh, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.