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Flat roof survey in Littlemore, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Littlemore, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littlemore
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and blistering in felt or asphalt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Littlemore, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Littlemore is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a smaller place like Littlemore, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from Littlemore
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Littlemore, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is Littlemore within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Littlemore?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlemore
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof surveys in Littlemore: local notes
The wider area around Littlemore has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.7 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Within a mile and a half or so of Littlemore there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you run a business near Templars Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Littlemore are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Littlemore.
Surveys in OX4 and OX3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road and the roads around them. With the A4074 close by, Littlemore is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Littlemore
We work in homes and buildings around John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Radley station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Littlemore
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Take a building like Emmanuel Christian School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA