Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Clanfield, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clanfield
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into gaps at upstands and abutments and blocked or damaged outlets, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Clanfield may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Clanfield: your questions answered
Do you cover Clanfield?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Clanfield is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Clanfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Clanfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Clanfield
With Kelmscott Manor about 2.7 miles south-west, Clanfield sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Clanfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: OX18. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Clanfield, we cover Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Clanfield
We work in homes and buildings around Mason's Arms and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Clanfield include Badbury Hill.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Book a survey every few years
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Clanfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Common roof problems in Clanfield
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
If you look after a building such as Clanfield CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price