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Flat Roof Survey in Catslip
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Catslip. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Landlords, agents and block managers in Catslip
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
About our flat roof survey in Catslip
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. 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. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Catslip take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Catslip (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Catslip?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Raised blisters across the surface
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nettlebed Community School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Prices for flat roof surveys in Catslip
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Catslip can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
FAQs for Catslip
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Catslip?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Catslip?
Yes, Catslip is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do I book a survey in Catslip?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report follows by email.
Flat roof surveys around Catslip
With Greys Court about 2.2 miles south-east, Catslip sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Catslip and nearby. Catslip is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Catslip, we cover Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
What’s near Catslip
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sun Inn Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east. Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.