Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Banbury Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Banbury and across Oxfordshire.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Banbury
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at membrane joints and water coming in under a flat roof.
Around Banbury, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, which a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before anyone disturbs them. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. We don’t test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Banbury
Within a mile and a half or so of Banbury there are several hotels. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Banbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Broughton Castle lies about 2.5 miles south-west, so building around Banbury goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Banbury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX16 and OX17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square, and we cover them all. Banbury sits on or near the A361 and A422, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). Banbury is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire.
Local landmarks in Banbury
We work in homes and buildings around People's Park, Banbury Academy and Duke of Wellington pub and the streets around them. Banbury’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Banbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test will not work.
When to book a survey in Banbury
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Saint Paul's, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Extensions and dormers on homes around Banbury often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Banbury
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Also near Banbury
What else we do in Banbury
Common questions in Banbury
Do you cover Banbury?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Banbury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Banbury?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Parking in a town like Banbury is usually simple, but let us know if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.