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Roof Leak Investigation in Sunnymead
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Sunnymead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Sunnymead
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed drips in the loft during heavy rain and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Sunnymead 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. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Sunnymead (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Sunnymead is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Sunnymead, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Leaks and storm damage in Sunnymead
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Sunnymead has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.1 miles south. 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.
Take a building like Cutteslowe Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Sunnymead is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Sunnymead, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Sunnymead and the places around it.
We work across OX2 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4165, Sunnymead is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Park Town (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
What’s near Sunnymead
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford University Parks and Dew Drop Inn and the streets around them. You’ll also find Summer Fields School (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Oxford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Sunnymead includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. On a bungalow or cottage around Sunnymead, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Sunnymead book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sunnymead and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Sunnymead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sunnymead?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Sunnymead?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, rather than at the stain.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.