Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shiplake Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Shiplake and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Flat roof survey in Shiplake: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at splits, cracks and crazing and edge trims that have lifted or split, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Shiplake may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shiplake
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Shiplake
Is Shiplake in the area you cover?
Yes, Shiplake is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Shiplake is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Shiplake?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Towns and villages near Shiplake
Other services in Shiplake
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Local flat roofs in Shiplake
Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 4.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Shiplake goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as Shiplake Church of England School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Wargrave station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shiplake. Shiplake is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Shiplake
Around Shiplake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Book a survey every few years
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Around Shiplake, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shiplake
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photographs
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Shiplake can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.