Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Shippon
Flat roof surveys across Shippon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
What a flat roof survey looks like in Shippon
The wider area around Shippon has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3.1 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Larkmead School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Shippon, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shippon. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Flat roof surveys in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Shippon include Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shippon
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park and the streets around them. Shippon’s nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
Flat roof survey in Shippon
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about splits, cracks and crazing and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Somewhere as small as Shippon, 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. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shippon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from Shippon
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Shippon, like hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
How do I find out if my home in Shippon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Useful tips for Shippon property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Shippon?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For landlords with property near Radley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older and listed buildings around Shippon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Nearby places to Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Shippon, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.