Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Hatford Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Hatford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roof survey in Hatford: what you get
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hatford take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hatford (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hatford
Also in Hatford
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Hatford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Hatford
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 3.9 miles north-east lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Hatford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Hatford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in SN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Hatford, we cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hatford
In Hatford, that means homes and buildings near Church of St Denys. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Badbury Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we’re asked to look at in Hatford
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Hatford
Is Hatford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Hatford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.