Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Burford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Burford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Burford
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seams and laps and leaks showing away from the breach.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Burford frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Burford (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- 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
Nearby places to Burford
More services for Burford
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burford
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Blocked gutters on homes around Burford overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Burford
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Burford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burford?
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.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Burford?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We look at this first.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Flat and commercial roofs around Burford
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Within a mile and a half or so of Burford there are several hotels. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burford Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Minster Lovell Hall, about 4.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burford. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Burford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Burford. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX18 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Burford on the A40 and A361, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Around Burford
We work in homes and buildings around Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House. Burford’s nearest station is Shipton station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Burford, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.