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Northmoor Roof Leak Investigation
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Northmoor? You can book a roof leak investigation in Northmoor and across Oxfordshire.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
How we price roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof leak investigation in Northmoor: what you get
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. Typical surveys look at staining around the chimney inside and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, across slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers.
For a small place like Northmoor, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Northmoor frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Roof leak investigations in Northmoor: local notes
Historic houses like Appleton Manor, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Northmoor goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Northmoor, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Northmoor is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Chapel Lane and Bints Place, all of which we cover. Other places close to Northmoor include Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
What’s near Northmoor
In Northmoor, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Northmoor includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Places near Northmoor
What else we do in Northmoor
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northmoor
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Northmoor?
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
The streets around a church such as Church of St Denys are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Northmoor
Is Northmoor in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Northmoor as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Northmoor is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.