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Burdrop Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Burdrop from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations around Burdrop
Broughton Castle, about 3.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burdrop. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Burdrop across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch, all of which we cover. We also cover Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burdrop
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sibford School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Burdrop includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How a roof leak investigation works in Burdrop
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey flat roof details, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks below a flat extension roof and stains around a skylight.
In a village or hamlet like Burdrop, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Burdrop (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Burdrop, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Burdrop
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
For a price for roof leak investigations in Burdrop, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Burdrop
Do you cover Burdrop?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Burdrop is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Burdrop within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Burdrop?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
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For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Burdrop. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burdrop
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
What we’re asked to look at in Burdrop
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.