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Flat Roof Survey in Little Wittenham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Little Wittenham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Wittenham
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a sagging deck under the covering and splits and cracks in the covering.
Somewhere as small as Little Wittenham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Little Wittenham
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Little Wittenham?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Little Wittenham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Little Wittenham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Why act early in Little Wittenham
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a small place like Little Wittenham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Wittenham
Letting agents and landlords in Little Wittenham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
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Flat roofs in Little Wittenham
About 1.7 miles south-east lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Little Wittenham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Within a mile and a half or so of Little Wittenham there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you let a flat or house near Appleford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Little Wittenham, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Little Wittenham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Little Wittenham
The closest station to Little Wittenham is Appleford station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Little Wittenham include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Little Wittenham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.