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Flat roof survey in Tiddington, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Tiddington, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- A sagging deck under the covering
About our flat roof survey in Tiddington
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. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about loose or cracked edge trims and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Somewhere as small as Tiddington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Tiddington
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Helen, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Tiddington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Tiddington, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Flat roofs in Tiddington
With Adwell House about 4.5 miles south-east, Tiddington sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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.
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Tiddington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tiddington is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tiddington
Around Tiddington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm.
Common questions in Tiddington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tiddington?
Yes, Tiddington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tiddington as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Tiddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What affects the price in Tiddington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tiddington
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Outbuildings and barns around Tiddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Tiddington
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.