Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Yarnton Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Yarnton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof surveys around Yarnton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Yarnton has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3.2 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like William Fletcher Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Yarnton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Yarnton, we cover Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Yarnton
In Yarnton, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Gosford Hill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Yarnton is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Flat roof survey in Yarnton
A flat roof does not 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. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Yarnton, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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.
- Where
- Yarnton (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Yarnton?
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Also in Yarnton
Yarnton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Yarnton?
Yes. Yarnton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Yarnton?
Yes, Yarnton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Yarnton
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Yarnton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.