Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Charlton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Condensation that looks like a leak
How a roof leak investigation works in Charlton
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and water marks that spread in wet weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Charlton can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Charlton (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Carrying out the fix
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Charlton
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Charlton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Charlton is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Places near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Blocked gutters on homes around Charlton overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Charlton
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photographs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Charlton roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charlton Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Trees in and around Betjeman Millennium Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Charlton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We cover every part of OX12 for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road, all of which we cover. With the A417 close by, Charlton is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Around Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
FAQs for Charlton
Do you cover Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.