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Flat roof survey in Ashampstead, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Ashampstead. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Ashampstead: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ashampstead take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ashampstead
Is my home in Ashampstead listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ashampstead within the area you cover?
Yes. Ashampstead 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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Ashampstead, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Useful tips for Ashampstead property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashampstead
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Flat roof surveys around Ashampstead
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Ashampstead has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 2.9 miles east. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Clement are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ashampstead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG8 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ashampstead: Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
What’s near Ashampstead
The closest station to Ashampstead is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead include Hartslock.
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What we are asked to look at in Ashampstead
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you let a flat or house near Goring & Streatley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashampstead
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a place like Ashampstead, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.