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Roof leak investigation in Bladon, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Bladon? You can book a roof leak investigation in Bladon and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Bladon
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Bladon, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Bladon (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Bladon
Is my home in Bladon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bladon?
Yes. Bladon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Bladon, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bladon
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Bladon 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.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Bladon roofs and the weather
The wider area around Bladon has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 0.9 miles north-west. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Bladon Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Hanborough station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Bladon means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Bladon are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bladon and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: OX20. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Bladon include Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
What’s near Bladon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White House and The Marlborough Church of England School. The closest station to Bladon is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Bladon include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.