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Flat Roof Survey in Goring
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Goring, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How a flat roof survey works in Goring
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Goring, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Goring (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Goring
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goring
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Goring and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Goring, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around Goring is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Goring
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. The wider area around Goring has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 1.8 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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 a building like Goring Church of England Aided 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 St Thomas of Canterbury: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Goring, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Goring. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Flat roof surveys in RG8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Goring include Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Goring
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Arms, among other places. Goring has its own railway station: Goring & Streatley station. For a walk, there is Withymead Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Goring
Do you cover smaller places like Goring?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goring?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How do I book a survey in Goring?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.