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Flat roof survey in Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wallingford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Wallingford
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
In a smaller place like Wallingford, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wallingford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wallingford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Wallingford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Wallingford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. 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 you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Wallingford?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Flat roofs in Wallingford
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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 normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 1.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wallingford goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Mary-le-More are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Fir Tree Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Wallingford and nearby. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wallingford. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX10 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A4130, Wallingford is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wallingford
Around Wallingford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wallingford School, Wallingford School and The Cross Keys Public House, among other places. Wallingford’s nearest station is Cholsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (under half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Wallingford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Blocked gutters on homes around Wallingford overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets