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Electronic leak detection in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection in Charney Bassett, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Charney Bassett
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. 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. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Charney Bassett
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 2.9 miles north lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Charney Bassett has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Charney Bassett and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Charney Bassett include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Charney Bassett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub. Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Chain Hill.
Nearby places to Charney Bassett
What else we do in Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett: your questions answered
Is Charney Bassett within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Charney Bassett listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
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 are allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charney Bassett
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
ELD frequently works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Charney Bassett can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Charney Bassett property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Record dates and spots where water appears
The report records each breach location 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.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.