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Kencot Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Kencot, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Kencot
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Common reasons to book are cracked or split membrane and a sagging deck under the covering, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Kencot, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. In a small place like Kencot, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kencot
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys around Kencot
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Kelmscott Manor about 4 miles south, Kencot sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Peter's Church of England School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kencot and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Kencot: Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
What’s near Kencot
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough pub and Carterton Community College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kencot
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Kencot can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Kencot
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kencot?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Kencot?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kencot as anywhere else.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How do I book a survey in Kencot?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.