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Burford Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Burford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roofs in Burford
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Burford has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Historic houses like Minster Lovell Hall, about 4.4 miles east, show how far back building around Burford goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Burford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Burford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Flat roof surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Burford include the A40 and A361, which makes travel easy. We also cover Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Near you in Burford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House, among other places. The closest station to Burford is Shipton station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Flat roof survey in Burford
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Around a smaller place like Burford, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Burford (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burford
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a smaller place like Burford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Burford
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Towns and villages near Burford
Other services in Burford
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Burford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Burford questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Burford, like hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Burford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.