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Electronic Leak Detection in Ducklington
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Ducklington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Ducklington
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most often book us about breaches hidden under paving or planting and holes left by work on the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ducklington take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ducklington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why get it checked now?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ducklington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Ducklington
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Ducklington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ducklington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Ducklington?
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.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Get leaks traced quickly
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Ducklington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Flat roofs in Ducklington
With Minster Lovell Hall about 3 miles north-west, Ducklington sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building like Ducklington Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Hotels and guest houses near Ducklington cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Ducklington as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX29 is covered for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road. Other places close to Ducklington include Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
What’s near Ducklington
Around Ducklington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Henry Box School and the streets around them. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).