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Deddington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Deddington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Local flat roofs in Deddington
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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. Broughton Castle, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Deddington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Kings Sutton station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Deddington is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Deddington and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Deddington. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Flat roof surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Market Place, High Street and Victoria Terrace, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Deddington, we cover Hempton (1 mile west), Dane Hill (2 miles south), North Aston (2 miles south), Barford St John (2 miles north-west) and Barford St Michael (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (9 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (9 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (10 miles west).
Near you in Deddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
About our flat roof survey in Deddington
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and splits and cracks in the covering.
In a small place like Deddington, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Deddington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Deddington
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Deddington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Deddington
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Deddington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Deddington questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Deddington, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Deddington?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Deddington for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We carry out flat roof surveys in Deddington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Useful tips for Deddington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Deddington and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Deddington?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. 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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Deddington Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover