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Postcombe Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Postcombe, with photos and a written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Postcombe: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Postcombe 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Postcombe
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
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.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roofs in Postcombe
With Adwell House about 0.8 miles west, Postcombe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. In Postcombe, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Postcombe and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX9 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Postcombe
Around Postcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near England's Rose pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Postcombe includes Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Postcombe
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. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Postcombe may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Postcombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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FAQs for Postcombe
Do you cover Postcombe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Postcombe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Postcombe 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.