Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Clifton, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Clifton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection in Clifton
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed patched roofs that still leak and failed seams and laps, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Clifton may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Clifton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Clifton
How do I find out if my home in Clifton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Clifton?
Yes, Clifton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Clifton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Flat roofs in Clifton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Kings Sutton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Hotels and guest houses near Clifton cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Clifton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Clifton and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across OX15 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Clifton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House. Clifton’s nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 2.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Get leaks traced quickly
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye, on suitable membranes. For an older or listed building in a place like Clifton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We will tell you if yours is not suitable.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes