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Flat Roof Survey in Fencott
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Fencott? You can book a flat roof survey in Fencott and across Oxfordshire.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
About our flat roof survey in Fencott
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or cracked edge trims and raised blisters across the surface.
In a small place like Fencott, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Towns and villages near Fencott
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When to book a survey in Fencott
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For landlords with property near Islip station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Outbuildings and barns around Fencott are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Fencott
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Fencott
The wider area around Fencott has a long history of building, with Boarstall Tower about 3.2 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bicester Avenue, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Fencott and the rest of Oxfordshire. Fencott is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX5 is covered for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Fencott include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
What’s near Fencott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Fencott is Islip station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Fencott, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note where water lies after a downpour
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Common questions in Fencott
Do you cover smaller places like Fencott?
Yes. Fencott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fencott?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.