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Crowmarsh Gifford Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Crowmarsh Gifford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crowmarsh Gifford
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
Roof leak investigation in Crowmarsh Gifford: what you get
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Crowmarsh Gifford, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
How we price roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Crowmarsh Gifford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Crowmarsh Gifford?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Homes near green spaces such as Howbery Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof leak investigations in Crowmarsh Gifford: local notes
Brightwell Manor, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowmarsh Gifford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Crowmarsh Gifford is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Crowmarsh Gifford
Around Crowmarsh Gifford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowmarsh Gifford include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
Common questions in Crowmarsh Gifford
Do you cover Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes, Crowmarsh Gifford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crowmarsh Gifford?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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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’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Crowmarsh Gifford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.