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Flat Roof Survey in Tackley
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Tackley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Tackley: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We’re often asked to look into leaks around rooflights and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Tackley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Tackley (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tackley questions
Will you come out to Tackley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tackley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What else we do in Tackley
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tackley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Tackley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Why it is worth a survey now in Tackley
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tackley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Flat roofs in Tackley
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Tackley has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3.8 miles south-west. 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 Tackley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Tackley Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Tackley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Tackley and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Tackley
In Tackley, that means homes and buildings near The Gardiner Arms. Tackley has its own railway station: Tackley station. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.