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Roof Leak Investigation in Edgehill
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Edgehill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Landlords, agents and block managers in Edgehill
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
About our roof leak investigation in Edgehill
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks below a flat extension roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Being in a small place like Edgehill makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Edgehill
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Roof leak investigations in Edgehill: local notes
About 1 mile south lies Upton House, a reminder of how long the area around Edgehill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Edgehill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Roof leak investigations in OX15 and CV35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Around Edgehill
We work in homes and buildings around Castle at Edgehill pub. Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Edgehill includes Edge Hill.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Edgehill
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Edgehill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Edgehill property owners
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Common questions in Edgehill
Is my home in Edgehill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Edgehill in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Edgehill is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Edgehill?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Edgehill
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair usually means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Older cottages and farmhouses around Edgehill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Edgehill
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.