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Flat roof survey in East Hendred, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in East Hendred from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in East Hendred
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are blistering in felt or asphalt and gaps at upstands and abutments, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like East Hendred, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
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.
- Place
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often 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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Hendred, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near East Hendred
What else we do in East Hendred
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
What affects the price in East Hendred
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in East Hendred, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in East Hendred
Do you cover East Hendred?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Hendred as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to East Hendred?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What a flat roof survey looks like in East Hendred
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Didcot Parkway station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from East Hendred are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX12 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to East Hendred include West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Near you in East Hendred
Around East Hendred, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). The countryside around East Hendred includes Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
Do you need a flat roof survey in East Hendred?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hendreds Church of England School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around East Hendred, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is 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 the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.