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Flat roof survey in Fawley Bottom, Oxfordshire
Flat roof surveys around Fawley Bottom, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Book a survey every few years
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Look for standing water a day after rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fawley Bottom
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and a sagging deck under the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Fawley Bottom 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Fawley Bottom (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Fawley Bottom
Stonor Park, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fawley Bottom. 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. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Fawley Bottom is about 3 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Fawley Bottom gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Fawley Bottom: Fawley (1 mile east), Middle Assendon (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south), Bix (1 mile south-west) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Near you in Fawley Bottom
In Fawley Bottom, that means homes and buildings near The Walnut Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Fawley Bottom
Also in Fawley Bottom
Questions from Fawley Bottom
Do you cover smaller places like Fawley Bottom?
Yes, Fawley Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fawley Bottom?
Yes, Fawley Bottom is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
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 Fawley Bottom, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Fawley Bottom, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common roof problems in Fawley Bottom
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary the Virgin's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?