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Electronic leak detection in Broughton, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Broughton, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Broughton
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs, and people most often book us about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks showing away from the breach.
Somewhere as small as Broughton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Broughton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Broughton
Broughton Castle, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broughton. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Bishop Carpenter Church of England Aided Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Broughton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Broughton and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Electronic leak detection in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Near you in Broughton
Around Broughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broughton include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broughton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Broughton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What else we do in Broughton
FAQs for Broughton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Broughton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Common roof problems in Broughton
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
If you let a flat or house near Banbury station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.