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Stratton Audley Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Stratton Audley and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof leak investigation in Stratton Audley
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. Common reasons to book are damp on a chimney breast and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Stratton Audley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
Prices for roof leak investigations in Stratton Audley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Stratton Audley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stratton Audley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Stratton Audley within the area you cover?
Yes, Stratton Audley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Stratton Audley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Stratton Audley?
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Wind, rain and roofs in Stratton Audley
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and St Edburga are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you run a business near Bicester Village, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Stratton Audley and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stratton Audley is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof leak investigations. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place. Other places close to Stratton Audley include Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Stratton Audley
For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stratton Audley include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Stratton Audley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.