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Tubney Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Tubney from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Carrying out the fix
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Roof leak investigation in Tubney: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Tubney makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Tubney (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tubney
Other services in Tubney
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Tubney
Appleton Manor, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tubney. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Abingdon Preparatory 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.
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Tubney, we can come and survey your property. Tubney is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX13 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tubney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dog House Hotel and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Why act early in Tubney
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tubney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak frequently show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Tubney?
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. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tubney
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Tubney, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Tubney
Is Tubney within the area you cover?
Yes. Tubney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Tubney 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
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. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.