Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
Independent flat roof surveys in Oakley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Oakley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
About our flat roof survey in Oakley
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and water getting in at rooflights, across GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
In a small place like Oakley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Oakley (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Oakley
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Oakley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Take a building like Oakley Church of England Combined School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings from Oakley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of HP18 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Oakley
Around Oakley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Oakley includes Bernwood Meadows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oakley
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.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Oakley
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Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Questions from Oakley
Is Oakley within the area you cover?
Yes, Oakley is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oakley?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Oakley is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Why get it checked now?
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. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a place like Oakley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Useful tips for Oakley property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.