Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Tubney Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Tubney? We carry out flat roof surveys in Tubney and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat and commercial roofs around Tubney
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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Appleton Manor about 1.6 miles north, Tubney 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Abingdon Preparatory School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Tubney, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Tubney. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX13 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Tubney include Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Near you in Tubney
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog House Hotel. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
About our flat roof survey in Tubney
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and loose or cracked edge trims.
Some older homes in villages like Tubney are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tubney (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Tubney
Is my home in Tubney listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tubney?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Tubney is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like 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.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Tubney?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the price in Tubney
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Tubney, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Towns and villages near Tubney
What else we do in Tubney
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Tubney, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Book a survey every few years
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.