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Remenham Hill Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Remenham Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Remenham Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Remenham Hill
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. 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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about cracked or split membrane and pools of water lying on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Remenham Hill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Remenham Hill (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Remenham Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Common questions in Remenham Hill
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Remenham Hill?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Remenham Hill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Remenham Hill
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Remenham Hill, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rupert House School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Remenham Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Remenham Hill, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include White Hill and Aston Lane. We also cover Aston (1 mile north), Remenham (1 mile north-west), Mill End (1 mile north), Cockpole Green (1 mile south-east) and Medmenham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (9 miles south-west).
Around Remenham Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gillotts School, Mill Meadows and Flower Pot Hotel and the streets around them. Remenham Hill’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (1.1 miles south-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Remenham Hill includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Why it is worth a survey now in Remenham Hill
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Remenham Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.