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Roof leak investigation in Kennington, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Kennington, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Roof leak investigation in Kennington: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Kennington and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at damp ceilings under a flat roof and stains around a skylight, on valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Kennington, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Kennington
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For businesses in and around places such as Templars Square, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Kennington
Is my home in Kennington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Kennington?
Yes. Kennington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
What do I do with the report?
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.
How do I book a survey in Kennington?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Also near Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leaks and storm damage in Kennington
Holywell Manor, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kennington. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Kennington means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Kennington and the surrounding area. Kennington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX14 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Kennington include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Around Kennington
In Kennington, that means homes and buildings near The Oxford Academy, Emmanuel Christian School and The Tandem pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Kennington is Radley station, about 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Homes around Kennington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kennington
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings