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Roof leak investigation in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Hailey and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Hailey
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about damp ceilings under a flat roof and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
Roofs in small places like Hailey frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
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 plan your next steps.
- Location
- Hailey (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hailey
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Older and listed buildings around Hailey may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hailey
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hailey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
FAQs for Hailey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hailey?
Yes, Hailey is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hailey as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Hailey?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Hailey
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 1.9 miles south-west lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hailey has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hailey Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Finstock station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Hailey, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX29 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Hailey, we cover Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hailey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lamb And Flag Public House, Wood Green School and The King's School, among other places. Hailey’s nearest station is Finstock station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
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.