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Flat Roof Survey in Great Tew
Need a flat roof survey in Great Tew? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Tew
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Great Tew 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Great Tew (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Tew: your questions answered
Is my home in Great Tew listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Great Tew?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Great Tew?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Flat roof surveys around Great Tew
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Tew County Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Great Tew is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Great Tew is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX7 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 The Square, Old Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Tew: Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Tew
In Great Tew, that means homes and buildings near The Falkland Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (within half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Great Tew includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
When to book a survey in Great Tew
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Great Tew, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.