Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wigginton, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Wigginton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Wigginton
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’re worried about splits, cracks and crazing and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Wigginton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wigginton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Wigginton
Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 3.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wigginton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Giles: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Wigginton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX15 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise. We also cover South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Wigginton
We work in homes and buildings around The White Swan Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wigginton include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Wigginton
Do you cover Wigginton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wigginton as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Wigginton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Wigginton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, 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 is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Towns and villages near Wigginton
What else we do in Wigginton
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.