Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Radley
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Radley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
About our roof leak investigation in Radley
We investigate roof leaks in Radley and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you are worried about condensation that looks like a leak and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings alike.
Roofs in small places like Radley frequently 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, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Radley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
FAQs for Radley
Is Radley in the area you cover?
Yes, Radley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Radley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Radley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Usually, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Radley
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
Leaks and storm damage in Radley
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Clifton Hampden Manor about 2.7 miles south-east, Radley sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Radley Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Radley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in OX14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Radley: Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Radley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nuneham Courtenay, Fitzharrys School and Bowyer Arms. There is a railway station in Radley itself: Radley station. Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
Nearby places to Radley
What else we do in Radley
When to book a survey in Radley
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
For businesses in and around places like Templars Square, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Prices for roof leak investigations in Radley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.