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Roof leak investigation in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Broughton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigation in Broughton: what you get
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Common reasons to book are water dripping from rafters or underlay and wet patches high on an inside wall, on lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters.
Being in a small place like Broughton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Other services in Broughton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broughton
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Broughton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
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 call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Broughton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 0.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Broughton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Broughton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Broughton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Broughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broughton include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
FAQs for Broughton
Is my home in Broughton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Broughton within the area you cover?
Yes, Broughton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.