Flat Roof Survey in Oxfordshire

Flat roof survey in Oxfordshire: how it works

Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. 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 upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about loose or cracked edge trims and water getting in at rooflights.

Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there.

1. We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
2. The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
3. The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
4. Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
5. You get a report with photos and our recommendations.

How our prices work

We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

Why clients in Oxfordshire book us

• Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
• 98% customer satisfaction
• PI and public liability insurance
• 20+ years’ experience

Book a survey

Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.

Around Oxford

We work in homes and buildings around Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park, among other places. Nearby too are East Oxford Primary School (under half a mile south-west), Cheney School (within half a mile east), The Star pub (less than half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (within half a mile north-west). Oxford’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warneford Hospital (within half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (under half a mile east). The countryside around Oxford includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.

Useful tips for Oxfordshire property owners

Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:

• Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
• Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
• Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
• Check the outlets after the leaves fall

Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.

Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.

What affects the price in Oxfordshire

The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:

• Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
• The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
• Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
• How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.

What we need to know

To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:

• Anything about access we should know
• Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
• The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
• When you need the report by

Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.