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Flat Roof Survey in Headington
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Headington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Headington
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. 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. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and pools of water lying on the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Headington can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Headington (OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. Blocked gutters on homes around Headington overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Headington
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys around Headington
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Holywell Manor, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Headington. 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.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Headington and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: OX3. Local streets include Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Headington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Inn, Bury Knowle Park and Cheney School, among other places. Nearby too are Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (0.8 miles south-east). Headington’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (under half a mile west). The countryside around Headington includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to Headington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Headington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Headington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Headington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Headington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Headington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Headington
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?