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Roof Leak Investigation in Murcott
Roof leak investigations in Murcott and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in Murcott
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks below a flat extension roof and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
Roofs in small places like Murcott often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage 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.
- Place
- Murcott (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Murcott can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Why get it checked now?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Murcott can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
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. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Murcott
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Useful tips for Murcott property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Murcott roofs and the weather
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Boarstall Tower, about 2.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Murcott. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bicester Avenue, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. For landlords with property near Islip station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Murcott, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
What’s near Murcott
For rail, the closest station is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Carrying out the fix
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Murcott
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What affects the price in Murcott
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Murcott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Murcott?
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.
Do you cover Murcott?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.