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St Clement's Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in St Clement's, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof leak investigation in St Clement's: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and water that shows only in certain storms, across the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details.
Houses in smaller places like St Clement's can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
St Clement's roofs and the weather
About 0.5 miles north-west lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around St Clement's has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For businesses in and around places such as Clarendon Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover St Clement's and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Here we cover the OX4, OX1 and OX3 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane. We also cover the places around St Clement's: Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in St Clement's
We work in homes and buildings around Cheney School, Alexander Library of Ornithology and Oxford Media & Business School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Headington Hill Park (within half a mile north-east) and Oxford Coach & Horses pub (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (less than half a mile west). The countryside around St Clement's includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like St Clement's, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, 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.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from St Clement's
Will you come out to St Clement's?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in St Clement's listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Common roof problems in St Clement's
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Oxford Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Clement's
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
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What affects the price in St Clement's
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.