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Flat roof survey in Tadmarton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Tadmarton.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof survey in Tadmarton: what you get
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Tadmarton 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Tadmarton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around Tadmarton
With Broughton Castle about 1.5 miles east, Tadmarton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Tadmarton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Tadmarton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Main Street and Old Glebe. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Tadmarton
In Tadmarton, that means homes and buildings near The Lampet Arms. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Tadmarton includes Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Tadmarton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tadmarton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tadmarton?
Yes, Tadmarton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadmarton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Tadmarton?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.