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Roof leak investigation in New Marston, Oxfordshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across New Marston, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
About our roof leak investigation in New Marston
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you are worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and damp patches next to the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and the roof space alike.
Around New Marston, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Marston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Also near New Marston
What else we do in New Marston
Common questions in New Marston
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Marston?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like New Marston?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Parking around New Marston is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in New Marston
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Take an older house close to Saint Michael and All Angels: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
Wind, rain and roofs in New Marston
Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around New Marston goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in New Marston, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the OX3, OX1 and OX4 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane. If you are just outside New Marston, we cover Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Near you in New Marston
Around New Marston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park, among other places. Nearby too are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). The closest station to New Marston is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.