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Flat Roof Survey in Wheatley
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Wheatley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Wheatley
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. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and outlets that hold water back, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
In a smaller place like Wheatley, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. 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.
- Place
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Once we have 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.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
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.
Letting agents and landlords in Wheatley book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Common questions in Wheatley
Do you cover Wheatley?
Yes, Wheatley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wheatley as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Wheatley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Wheatley?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Wheatley?
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For businesses in and around places such as Templars Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Wheatley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Also near Wheatley
What else we do in Wheatley
Flat roofs in Wheatley
The wider area around Wheatley has a long history of building, with Garsington Manor about 2.5 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Wheatley Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Wheatley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Wheatley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in OX33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Wheatley
Around Wheatley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near 19 pub and Wheatley Park School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.