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Flat roof survey in Botley, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Botley and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Botley
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are raised blisters across the surface and outlets that hold water back.
In a smaller place like Botley, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Botley (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Botley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Questions from Botley
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Botley?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to Botley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Botley?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Towns and villages near Botley
Other services in Botley
Flat roofs in Botley
Within a mile and a half or so of Botley there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. About 2.3 miles east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Botley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Botley School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For businesses in and around places such as Westgate Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Botley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Botley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys.
We cover every part of the OX2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road and the roads around them. We also cover Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in Botley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Seacourt Bridge pub, Raleigh Park and Matthew Arnold School. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Botley
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Botley
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.