Oxfordshire · London and the South East
East Hendred Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in East Hendred, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Hendred
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a roof leak investigation works in East Hendred
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you are worried about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and water marks that spread in wet weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like East Hendred, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like East Hendred, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
East Hendred roofs and the weather
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hendreds Church of England School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in East Hendred is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road, and we cover them all. We also cover West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Near you in East Hendred
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in East Hendred
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Also near East Hendred
Other services in East Hendred
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
FAQs for East Hendred
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Hendred?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is East Hendred in the area you cover?
Yes, East Hendred 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.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When to book a survey in East Hendred
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?