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Flat roof survey in Letcombe Regis, Oxfordshire
We carry out flat roof surveys in Letcombe Regis and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Letcombe Regis often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 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 we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Flat roof survey in Letcombe Regis
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. Common reasons to book are outlets choked with leaves and silt and blistering in felt or asphalt, across GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Letcombe Regis take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Letcombe Regis
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Letcombe Regis
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Why act early in Letcombe Regis
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older and listed buildings around Letcombe Regis may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Letcombe Regis
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Leaks around rooflights
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
Nearby places to Letcombe Regis
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Flat roofs in Letcombe Regis
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicholas CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Letcombe Regis and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Letcombe Regis and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets such as Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court. We also cover East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Letcombe Regis
In Letcombe Regis, that means homes and buildings near St Mary's School, The Greyhound Public House and Betjeman Millennium Park. A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Letcombe Regis include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Letcombe Regis
Is Letcombe Regis within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Letcombe Regis?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.