Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Littlemore Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Littlemore. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
About our roof leak investigation in Littlemore
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, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. Common reasons to book are drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters.
Houses in smaller places like Littlemore can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Littlemore
Will you come out to Littlemore?
Yes, Littlemore is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Littlemore in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Littlemore as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Littlemore
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Littlemore roofs and the weather
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 2.7 miles north lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Littlemore has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Emmanuel Christian School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Littlemore means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Littlemore can all book roof leak investigations. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the OX4 and OX3 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Littlemore sits on or near the A4074, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Littlemore
Around Littlemore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Radley station, about 2.4 miles south. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (within half a mile south). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to Littlemore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- 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 ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Littlemore, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.