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Flat roof survey in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Flat roof surveys in Faringdon, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Faringdon: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. 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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed standing water left after rain and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Faringdon, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Faringdon, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Questions from Faringdon
How do I find out if my home in Faringdon is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Faringdon, like hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Faringdon?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Useful tips for Faringdon property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Faringdon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Flat roof surveys in Faringdon: local notes
Buscot Park, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Faringdon. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Faringdon. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Faringdon Community College, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Faringdon, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Faringdon, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Faringdon. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SN7. Streets in the area include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close, all of which we cover. With the A417 and A4095 close by, Faringdon is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Faringdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Faringdon?
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Around Faringdon, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.