Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shilton Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Shilton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shilton
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 is still time to plan the work. In a place like Shilton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Shilton
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are upstands pulling away from walls and leaks around rooflights.
In a small place like Shilton, 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shilton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
What a flat roof survey looks like in Shilton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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. With Minster Lovell Hall about 4 miles north-east, Shilton sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Rood, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Carterton Community College: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shilton. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shilton. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shilton
We work in homes and buildings around Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Shilton
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Shilton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Shilton
Do you cover Shilton?
Yes, Shilton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shilton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shilton?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Shilton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
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.