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Roof leak investigation in Alkerton, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Alkerton? We carry out roof leak investigations in Alkerton and across Oxfordshire.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
About our roof leak investigation in Alkerton
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and leaks that appear only in driving rain, across lead flashings, flat roof details and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Alkerton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Alkerton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Alkerton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof leak investigations in Alkerton: local notes
With Upton House about 1.9 miles north, Alkerton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Shenington Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Alkerton can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Alkerton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Alkerton, we cover Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Around Alkerton
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Alkerton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Alkerton?
Yes, Alkerton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alkerton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Carrying out the fix
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Alkerton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.