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Flat roof survey in Horspath, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Horspath, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Horspath, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
- 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Horspath
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and cracked or split membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Horspath are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Flat and commercial roofs around Horspath
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.9 miles south lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Horspath has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Horspath and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Horspath is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in OX33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Horspath, we cover Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Horspath
We work in homes and buildings around Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Horspath include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Horspath: your questions answered
Is my home in Horspath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Horspath?
Yes, Horspath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horspath
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Horspath, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Horspath
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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When to book a survey in Horspath
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Problems we come across often include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.