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Upper Heyford Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Upper Heyford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
- Upstands pulling away from walls
About our flat roof survey in Upper Heyford
A flat roof doesn’t 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 look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and blocked or damaged outlets.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Upper Heyford often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upper Heyford
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flat roof surveys in Upper Heyford: local notes
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Heyford Park Chapel: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upper Heyford can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Upper Heyford is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX25 is covered for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Upper Heyford include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Heyford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Upper Heyford: your questions answered
Is Upper Heyford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Upper Heyford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Upper Heyford?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Heyford
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Upper Heyford is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.