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Flat roof survey in Shillingford, Oxfordshire
Flat roof surveys in Shillingford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
About our flat roof survey in Shillingford
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a village or hamlet like Shillingford, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Shillingford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shillingford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Shillingford?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Shillingford?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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. We will talk about access when booking.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What we are asked to look at in Shillingford
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For hotels and guest houses around Shillingford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What affects the price in Shillingford
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Shillingford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Flat roof surveys in Shillingford: local notes
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Shillingford, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Brightwell Manor, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shillingford. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shillingford and nearby. Shillingford is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Shillingford, we cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Shillingford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Six Bells Inn and Wallingford School. The nearest railway station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.