Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bunkers Hill
Flat roof surveys in Bunkers Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Flat roof survey in Bunkers Hill
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Typical surveys look at blisters and bubbles in the covering and loose or cracked edge trims, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Bunkers Hill may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Bunkers Hill (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Bunkers Hill
With Blenheim Palace about 2.3 miles south-west, Bunkers Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Marlborough School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Cross, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Tackley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Bunkers Hill is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Bunkers Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Field View Lane and Bunkers Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bunkers Hill include Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile south), Woodstock (2 miles south-west), Tackley (2 miles north) and Begbroke (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Bunkers Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rock Of Gibraltar Public House. For rail, the closest station is Tackley station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2 miles west).
What affects the price in Bunkers Hill
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bunkers Hill
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bunkers Hill and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Bunkers Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Questions from Bunkers Hill
Will you come out to Bunkers Hill?
Yes. Bunkers Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bunkers Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. 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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bunkers Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week