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Flat Roof Survey in Long Hanborough
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Long Hanborough? You can book a flat roof survey in Long Hanborough and across Oxfordshire.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
What a flat roof survey looks like in Long Hanborough
The wider area around Long Hanborough has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 1.9 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Combe station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Long Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Long Hanborough and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX29 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Road, New Road and Churchill Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Church Hanborough (1 mile south-east), Bladon (2 miles east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east), Worton (3 miles south-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
Near you in Long Hanborough
Around Long Hanborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. Long Hanborough’s nearest station is Combe station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Morris Motors Museum (1 mile east). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
How a flat roof survey works in Long Hanborough
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are blisters and bubbles in the covering and splits and cracks in the covering.
Around a smaller place like Long Hanborough, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Long Hanborough (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. On a bungalow or cottage around Long Hanborough, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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When to book a survey in Long Hanborough
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hanborough Manor CofE School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Long Hanborough, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Long Hanborough questions
How do I find out if my home in Long Hanborough is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Long Hanborough within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do I book a survey in Long Hanborough?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents and landlords in Long Hanborough book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt