Oxfordshire · London and the South East
St. Ebbes Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in St. Ebbes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigation in St. Ebbes
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and stains around a skylight, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes alike.
In older homes around places like St. Ebbes, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check the loft is accessible
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in St. Ebbes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To get a price for roof leak investigations in St. Ebbes, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair usually means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That’s often what breaks the cycle. With lower homes, common in places like St. Ebbes, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Your questions about roof leak investigations in St. Ebbes
Is St. Ebbes in the area you cover?
Yes, St. Ebbes is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in St. Ebbes listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
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Roof leak investigations around St. Ebbes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 0.7 miles north-east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around St. Ebbes has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Ebbe's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Oxford University Parks shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in St. Ebbes, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover St. Ebbes and the places around it.
We work across OX1 and OX2 for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around St. Ebbes include the A420, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside St. Ebbes, we cover St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in St. Ebbes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford University Parks and The Royal Blenheim pub. Other local landmarks include Cheney School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in St. Ebbes
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Anyone responsible for a site like Oxford Media & Business 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.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to St. Ebbes is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.