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Roof Leak Investigation in Henley-on-Thames
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Henley-on-Thames, with photos and a clear written report.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Henley-on-Thames
We investigate roof leaks in Henley-on-Thames and across London and South East England. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Henley-on-Thames can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Henley-on-Thames
The wider area around Henley-on-Thames has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 2.3 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building such as Trinity Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Henley-on-Thames, we can come and survey your property. Henley-on-Thames is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead and the roads around them. With the A321 and A4130 close by, Henley-on-Thames is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Henley-on-Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mill Meadows, Rupert House School and Gillotts School, among other places. Henley-on-Thames has its own railway station: Henley-On-Thames station. Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Homes around Henley-on-Thames often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Henley-on-Thames
Is Henley-on-Thames in the area you cover?
Yes, Henley-on-Thames is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Henley-on-Thames as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henley-on-Thames?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Henley-on-Thames?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Henley-on-Thames
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
When to book a survey in Henley-on-Thames
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp on a chimney breast
For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.