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Electronic leak detection in Ardley, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection across Ardley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Ardley: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. We’re often asked to look into punctures from foot traffic or tools and gaps at membrane joints, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Ardley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Ardley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Ardley
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere as small as Ardley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ardley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Ardley
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Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Flat roofs in Ardley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Ardley is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Ardley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Ardley, we cover Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ardley
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox and Hounds pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (within half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ardley include Graven Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Ardley
How do I find out if my home in Ardley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 cover Ardley?
Yes, Ardley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.