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Electronic leak detection in Charndon, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Charndon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Charndon
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at water coming in under a flat roof and damage from equipment installers, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Charndon, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Charndon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Charndon
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damage from equipment installers
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
Also near Charndon
What else we do in Charndon
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Charndon can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Charndon
The wider area around Charndon has a long history of building, with Claydon House about 3 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Charndon is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Charndon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charndon. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX27 is covered for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Main Street, Spencer Gardens and Wootton Green, all of which we cover. Other places close to Charndon include Calvert (1 mile east), Twyford (1 mile north), Poundon (2 miles north-west), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south-west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (6 miles west), Thame (12 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (6 miles west).
What’s near Charndon
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Charndon include Calvert Jubilee.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
Why it is worth a survey now in Charndon
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Outbuildings and barns around Charndon are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- A report with photographs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Questions from Charndon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charndon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Charndon?
Yes, Charndon is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Charndon?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.