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Roof Leak Investigation in Ewelme
Need a roof leak investigation in Ewelme? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ewelme
We investigate roof leaks in Ewelme and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We are often asked to look into drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp patches next to the stack, on rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and lead flashings.
For a small place like Ewelme, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Nearby places to Ewelme
Also in Ewelme
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Ewelme roofs and the weather
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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’s detailed. Historic houses like Brightwell Manor, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ewelme goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Take a building like Ewelme CofE Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Ewelme is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: OX10. We cover properties on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ewelme
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Ewelme 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 help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Ewelme
Is Ewelme within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Ewelme is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. For an older or listed building in a place like Ewelme, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes 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.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ewelme
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.