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Farmoor Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Farmoor.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
When to book a survey in Farmoor
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
About our flat roof survey in Farmoor
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at rooflights and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Farmoor take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Farmoor (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Farmoor
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Farmoor, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Book a survey every few years
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Farmoor
How do I find out if my home in Farmoor is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Farmoor?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Flat roof surveys in Farmoor: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. With Appleton Manor about 3.5 miles south, Farmoor sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bartholomew School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westgate Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Farmoor is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Farmoor, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: OX2. Whether your property is on Mayfield Road, Oxford Road and Meadow Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Filchampstead (1 mile south), Swinford (1 mile north-west), Dean Court (2 miles south-east), Eynsham (2 miles north-west) and Wytham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Near you in Farmoor
The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (3.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why it is worth a survey now in Farmoor
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Farmoor
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.