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Flat roof survey in Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Highmoor Cross, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Highmoor Cross: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are splits, cracks and crazing and outlets that hold water back, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Highmoor Cross, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Highmoor Cross questions
Do you cover smaller places like Highmoor Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Highmoor Cross?
Yes, Highmoor Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Highmoor Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Flat roof surveys in Highmoor Cross: local notes
Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 1.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Highmoor Cross goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Highmoor Cross, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Highmoor Cross is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG9 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Holly Close and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
What’s near Highmoor Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dog and Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles east. The countryside around Highmoor Cross includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.