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Flat roof survey in Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Crowmarsh Gifford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Crowmarsh Gifford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Prices start 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.
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Flat roof survey in Crowmarsh Gifford
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and blocked or damaged outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Crowmarsh Gifford 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Crowmarsh Gifford
Brightwell Manor, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowmarsh Gifford. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Crowmarsh Gifford, we can come and survey your property. Crowmarsh Gifford is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows. We also cover Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Crowmarsh Gifford
We work in homes and buildings around Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Crowmarsh Gifford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes, Crowmarsh Gifford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Crowmarsh Gifford listed or in a conservation area?
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.
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. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.