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Roof leak investigation in Shenington, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Shenington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Shenington
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you’ve noticed water coming in around a roof light or dormer and water dripping from rafters or underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes alike.
Many homes in small places like Shenington face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Shenington
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Shenington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Leaks and storm damage in Shenington
With Upton House about 1.9 miles north, Shenington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shenington Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shenington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Shenington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX15 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shenington
In Shenington, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Other services in Shenington
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, especially in driving rain.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Shenington: your questions answered
Is Shenington within the area you cover?
Yes, Shenington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Shenington?
Yes, Shenington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.