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Little Barrington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Little Barrington and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
FAQs for Little Barrington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Barrington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Barrington as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Little Barrington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Little Barrington?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Flat roof survey in Little Barrington
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Little Barrington 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, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Barrington
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Do you need a flat roof survey in Little Barrington?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat roof surveys in Little Barrington: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. In Little Barrington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Little Barrington. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Minnow Lane and Middle Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Little Barrington
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Little Barrington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.