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Flat roof survey in Fifield, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Fifield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fifield
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
How a flat roof survey works in Fifield
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Fifield are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Fifield (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Fifield
Also in Fifield
Local flat roofs in Fifield
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Shipton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Fifield is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fifield and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Fifield and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX7 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Church Street and The Green and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Idbury (1 mile north), Milton-under-Wychwood (2 miles east), Foscot (2 miles north), Fulbrook (4 miles south) and Little Barrington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Chipping Norton (7 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east) and Cogges (9 miles south-east).
Around Fifield
We work in homes and buildings around Merrymouth Inn, among other places. Fifield’s nearest station is Shipton station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moore Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles west).
FAQs for Fifield
Do you cover Fifield?
Yes, Fifield is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Fifield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Fifield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an 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.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Fifield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Fifield, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.