Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Grandpont Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grandpont. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Grandpont
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or cracked edge trims and leaks around rooflights.
Around a smaller place like Grandpont, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Grandpont (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Grandpont property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Look for standing water a day after rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Grandpont
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Grandpont, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to Grandpont?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Also near Grandpont
Other services in Grandpont
Flat roof surveys around Grandpont
Within a mile and a half or so of Grandpont there are several hotels, 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. The wider area around Grandpont has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 1 mile north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Matthew's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For hotels and guest houses around Grandpont, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Grandpont is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Grandpont as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
We survey roofs across the OX1 and OX2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A420, Grandpont is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Grandpont, we cover St. Ebbes (1 mile north), New Hinksey (1 mile south-east), Osney (1 mile north-west), St John Street area (1 mile north) and South Hinksey (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Grandpont
Around Grandpont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Raleigh Park, Oxford and Cherwell Valley College and Marlborough House and the streets around them. Nearby too are Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (0.7 miles north-east). Grandpont’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (1.1 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (within half a mile north). For a walk, there is Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Grandpont, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why act early in Grandpont
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. On a bungalow or cottage around Grandpont, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Grandpont
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.