Oxfordshire · London and the South East
East Hanney Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for East Hanney and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in East Hanney
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about splits and cracks in the covering and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Some older homes in villages like East Hanney are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
What a flat roof survey looks like in East Hanney
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Longworth House, about 4.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Hanney. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In East Hanney, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes East Hanney. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across OX12 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Main Street, The Green and Morlands. We also cover the places around East Hanney: Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Landmarks near East Hanney
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around East Hanney includes Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
Useful tips for East Hanney property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
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.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Prices for flat roof surveys in East Hanney
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in East Hanney
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Hanney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like East Hanney needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in East Hanney
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Common reasons to book include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
East Hanney questions
Will you come out to East Hanney?
Yes. East Hanney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is East Hanney in the area you cover?
Yes, East Hanney is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
How do I book a survey in East Hanney?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.