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Hatford Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Hatford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Hatford questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hatford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Hatford?
Yes. Hatford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How a roof leak investigation works in Hatford
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water dripping from rafters or underlay and water that shows only in certain storms.
Many homes in small places like Hatford face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hatford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hatford
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 when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hatford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Hatford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Hatford
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Nearby places to Hatford
What else we do in Hatford
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hatford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Leaks and storm damage in Hatford
About 3.9 miles north-east lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Hatford has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hatford and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SN7 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Hatford: Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Hatford
We work in homes and buildings around Church of St Denys. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Hatford include Badbury Hill.