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Flat roof survey in Bow, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Bow, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Leaks around rooflights
Local flat roofs in Bow
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Longworth House, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bow. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Denys 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. Take a building like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bow can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Bow include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Around Bow
We work in homes and buildings around Former Red Lion Public House and Holy Trinity Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
Flat roof survey in Bow
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Some older homes in villages like Bow are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bow (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bow
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How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Bow often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why get it checked now?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bow can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bow
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bow
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bow?
Yes, Bow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bow as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bow?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.