Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shorthampton Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Shorthampton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Shorthampton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Flat roof survey in Shorthampton: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps at upstands and abutments and blocked or damaged outlets, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shorthampton take more wind and rain, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Shorthampton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shorthampton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Shorthampton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
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.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. 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. Those details are where we focus.
Local flat roofs in Shorthampton
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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 often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Charlbury station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shorthampton. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shorthampton. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Shorthampton include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
What’s near Shorthampton
The nearest railway station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. For a walk, there is Blenheim Farm.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for flat roof surveys in Shorthampton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shorthampton
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shorthampton and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.