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Flat Roof Survey in Brize Norton
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Brize Norton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flat roof survey in Brize Norton
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water left after rain and raised blisters across the surface.
Somewhere as small as Brize Norton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Brize Norton (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brize Norton
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Common roof problems in Brize Norton
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
Take an older house close to Church of St Britius: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Common questions in Brize Norton
Is Brize Norton in the area you cover?
Yes, Brize Norton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Brize Norton?
Yes, Brize Norton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Brize Norton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Brize Norton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brize Norton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brize Norton Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Brize Norton is about 1 mile east of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brize Norton can all book flat roof surveys. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Brize Norton. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Daubigny Mead and Moat Close. If you are just outside Brize Norton, we cover Carterton (1 mile west), Curbridge (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles south-west), Minster Lovell (2 miles north) and Bampton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east) and Faringdon (8 miles south).
Around Brize Norton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and Carterton Community College and the streets around them. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.3 miles south-west).