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Flat roof survey in Delly End, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Delly End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Delly End
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Delly End, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Delly End (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Delly End, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Delly End
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Delly End and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Delly End
Is Delly End within the area you cover?
Yes, Delly End is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Delly End in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Delly End
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For landlords with property near Finstock station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Delly End
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Around Delly End, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Delly End, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys around Delly End
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Delly End goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Hailey Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Delly End is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Delly End for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Delly Close, Whitings Lane and Wood Lane. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hailey (1 mile south-west), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), Ramsden (1 mile north), New Yatt (1 mile east) and Finstock (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south-west), Grove (15 miles south) and Faringdon (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Delly End
We work in homes and buildings around The King's School, The Lamb And Flag Public House and Wood Green School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Finstock station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.