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Fulbrook Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Fulbrook, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
About our flat roof survey in Fulbrook
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Some older homes in villages like Fulbrook are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Fulbrook (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fulbrook can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Fulbrook?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For landlords with property near Shipton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for Fulbrook
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Fulbrook?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Will you come out to Fulbrook?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Fulbrook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- 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.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Fulbrook
About 4.2 miles east lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Fulbrook has been built on. 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Fulbrook, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burford Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Church of Saint James the Great: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Fulbrook is about 4 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Fulbrook, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Fulbrook. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX18 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Lane, Meadow Lane and Upper End or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Fulbrook: Burford (1 mile south-west), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (4 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles north) and Woodstock (12 miles east).
Near you in Fulbrook
We work in homes and buildings around The Cotswold Arms Inn and Burford School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fulbrook
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.