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East Lockinge Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around East Lockinge, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in East Lockinge
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back.
In a village or hamlet like East Lockinge, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Questions from East Lockinge
Will you come out to East Lockinge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is East Lockinge in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Flat and commercial roofs around East Lockinge
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For any home in East Lockinge, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In East Lockinge, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover East Lockinge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Near you in East Lockinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boar's Head pub. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lockinge include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Also near East Lockinge
What else we do in East Lockinge
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like East Lockinge can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in East Lockinge
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Lockinge
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.