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Shipton-under-Wychwood Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Shipton-under-Wychwood
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about cracked or split membrane and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Shipton-under-Wychwood, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
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.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What affects the price in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for flat roof surveys in Shipton-under-Wychwood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Shipton-under-Wychwood
Is Shipton-under-Wychwood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Shipton-under-Wychwood is listed?
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Shipton-under-Wychwood, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. About 5 miles south-east lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Shipton-under-Wychwood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Shipton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wychwood Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
What’s near Shipton-under-Wychwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Wychwood Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Shipton-under-Wychwood is Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs