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Roof Leak Investigation in Clifton
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Clifton.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
About our roof leak investigation in Clifton
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Typical surveys look at leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp underlay across a wide area, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
For a small place like Clifton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Clifton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Check the loft is accessible
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Clifton
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Kings Sutton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Clifton and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across OX15 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Clifton include Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
What’s near Clifton
We work in homes and buildings around Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Clifton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Clifton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Clifton
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Towns and villages near Clifton
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When to book a survey in Clifton
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Clifton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
Prices for roof leak investigations in Clifton
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Clifton questions
Do you cover Clifton?
Yes, Clifton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Clifton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Clifton?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.