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Flat roof survey in South Leigh, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in South Leigh. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in South Leigh
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. 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. Typical surveys look at failed seals around rooflight kerbs and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like South Leigh take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- South Leigh (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around South Leigh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof surveys in South Leigh: local notes
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4.6 miles west, South Leigh sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Hanborough station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Wood Green School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
South Leigh is about 3 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from South Leigh are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX29 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Station Road, Church End and Chapel Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to South Leigh include High Cogges (1 mile west), Madley Park (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-west), Cogges (2 miles west) and Stanton Harcourt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles west) and Carterton (7 miles west).
Near you in South Leigh
The closest station to South Leigh is Hanborough station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles west).
Nearby places to South Leigh
Also in South Leigh
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Leigh
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Leigh. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for South Leigh
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Leigh?
We do. The survey and report are the same in South Leigh as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to South Leigh?
Yes, South Leigh is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address.