Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Aston, Oxfordshire
Need a roof leak investigation in Aston? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
About our roof leak investigation in Aston
Our roof leak investigations cover Aston and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are water dripping from rafters or underlay and water that shows only in certain storms.
For a small place like Aston, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Aston (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Aston, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in Aston: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Aston goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently 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.
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Aston is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Roof leak investigations in OX18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Aston: Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
What’s near Aston
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
What else we do in Aston
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Aston: your questions answered
Will you come out to Aston?
Yes, Aston is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Aston in the area you cover?
Yes, Aston is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
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. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Check the loft is accessible
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aston
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.