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Flat roof survey in Fernham, Oxfordshire
Flat roof surveys around Fernham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Fernham
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are blistering in felt or asphalt and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Fernham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Fernham (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Also in Fernham
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Why act early in Fernham
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Around Fernham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Fernham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fernham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Fernham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fernham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we are asked to look at in Fernham
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Faringdon Community College, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Local flat roofs in Fernham
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Fernham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St John: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Fernham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Flat roof surveys in SN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Church Lane and The Green and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Near you in Fernham
A little further out are Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Fernham includes Badbury Hill.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Fernham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.