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Electronic leak detection in Bradwell, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Bradwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
About our electronic leak detection in Bradwell
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We are frequently asked to look into holes left by work on the roof and new membranes needing a check before handover, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Bradwell are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Bradwell (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Do not leave water getting in
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Record dates and spots where water appears
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What else we do in Bradwell
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Bradwell, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bradwell
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- How wet the insulation is
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Around Bradwell, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection around Bradwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Burford School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Bradwell is about 2 miles west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bradwell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bradwell. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Electronic leak detection in OX18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Woodside Drive, Glissard Way and Birch Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Bradwell include Shilton (1 mile east), Kencot (3 miles south-east) and Alvescot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (7 miles east), Grove (15 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (12 miles north), Woodstock (14 miles east) and Cogges (7 miles east).
What’s near Bradwell
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (3 miles south) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (3.9 miles south-east).
Questions from Bradwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bradwell?
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.
Do you cover Bradwell?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Bradwell is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.