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East Hanney Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in East Hanney. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
What affects the price in East Hanney
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
About our roof leak investigation in East Hanney
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one will not solve the other. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey flat roof details, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and stains around a skylight.
In a village or hamlet like East Hanney, 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, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. 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 photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for East Hanney
How do I find out if my home in East Hanney is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to East Hanney?
Yes, East Hanney is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Hanney
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.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Other services in East Hanney
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in East Hanney
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Take a building like St James Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Roof leak investigations in East Hanney: local notes
About 4.5 miles north-west lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around East Hanney has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. East Hanney gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover East Hanney. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX12 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Main Street, The Green and Morlands or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Hanney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like East Hanney needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.