Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Bledington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bledington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
How a flat roof survey works in Bledington
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water getting in at rooflights and a sagging deck under the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Bledington are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bledington (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Bledington: local notes
The wider area around Bledington has a long history of building, with Chastleton House about 4 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Kingham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Leonard, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Bledington is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Bledington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Bledington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX7 for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Main Street, Station Road and Old Forge Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bledington include Kingham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (11 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bledington
For rail, the closest station is Kingham station, about 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Park House Toy Collectors Museum (3.7 miles north-west).
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bledington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bledington?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Bledington is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Bledington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. In a place like Bledington, 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
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 before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bledington
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Bledington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bledington
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bledington Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs