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Electronic leak detection in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Curbridge, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Curbridge
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and damp inside with no sign on the roof, on flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Curbridge, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Curbridge
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Curbridge frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Curbridge
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. 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. With Minster Lovell Hall about 1.8 miles north, Curbridge sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Curbridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Curbridge is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place. Close by, we survey roofs in Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Around Curbridge
Around Curbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Henry Box School and Lord Kitchener pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
What affects the price in Curbridge
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
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 booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why act early in Curbridge
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. For older village homes like those around Curbridge, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Curbridge
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
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Questions from Curbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Curbridge?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Curbridge?
Yes, Curbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.