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Flat Roof Survey in Sutton-under-Brailes
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Sutton-under-Brailes, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How a flat roof survey works in Sutton-under-Brailes
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed loose or cracked edge trims and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton-under-Brailes are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Sutton-under-Brailes, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys in Sutton-under-Brailes: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Sutton-under-Brailes has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you live in an older home near St Thomas a Becket Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sutton-under-Brailes. Sutton-under-Brailes is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX15 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Sutton-under-Brailes: Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Around Sutton-under-Brailes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cherington Arms Public House, among other places. A little further out are Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sutton-under-Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Sutton-under-Brailes
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For hotels and guest houses around Sutton-under-Brailes, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
FAQs for Sutton-under-Brailes
Is my home in Sutton-under-Brailes listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Sutton-under-Brailes?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
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Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.