Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Uffington
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Uffington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof survey in Uffington: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and leaks around rooflights, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a small place like Uffington, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often 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 typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Uffington (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Uffington property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
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How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Uffington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Uffington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Uffington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Uffington?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Uffington is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Uffington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Local flat roofs in Uffington
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Ashdown House, about 4.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Uffington. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Uffington Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Uffington is about 6 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Uffington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Uffington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across SN7 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and White Horse or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Baulking (1 mile north-east), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (3 miles north), Little Coxwell (3 miles north-west) and Stanford in the Vale (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (6 miles east) and Grove (6 miles east).
Around Uffington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Baker's Arms, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Uffington Museum (less than half a mile west) and Faringdon Castle (4 miles north). Open spaces near Uffington include Seven Barrows and Dragon Hill.