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Flat Roof Survey in Northend
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Northend from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Northend, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Northend, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Northend
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Northend are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Northend (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Northend: your questions answered
Is Northend in the area you cover?
Yes, Northend is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Northend is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
When to book a survey in Northend
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Whatever the street in Northend, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the price in Northend
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northend
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Northend
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Northend may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Flat and commercial roofs around Northend
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses like Stonor Park, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Northend goes. 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.
Northend is about 8 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Northend, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Northend and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RG9 for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Christmas Common (1 mile west), Turville Heath (1 mile south-east), Ibstone (1 mile north-east), Stonor (2 miles south) and Howe Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Northend
Open spaces near Northend include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.