Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Goosey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Goosey. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Goosey: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are drips in the loft during heavy rain and staining around the chimney inside.
Being in a small place like Goosey makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Goosey (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Goosey
How do I find out if my home in Goosey is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Goosey within the area you cover?
Yes. Goosey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Goosey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Useful tips for Goosey property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Make sure the loft is accessible
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goosey
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Goosey. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Goosey roofs and the weather
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Around Goosey, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Goosey and the rest of Oxfordshire. Goosey is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Around Goosey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Pound Public House. Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Goosey includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Places near Goosey
What else we do in Goosey
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Goosey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.