Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Farnborough. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof survey in Farnborough
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Farnborough, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Farnborough questions
Do you cover smaller places like Farnborough?
Yes. Farnborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Farnborough in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Farnborough is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Farnborough?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farnborough
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Farnborough can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Farnborough
More services for Farnborough
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Why act early in Farnborough
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a small place like Farnborough, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Flat roofs in Farnborough
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. In and around Farnborough, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Farnborough is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Farnborough is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Farnborough
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.