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Electronic Leak Detection in Duns Tew
Electronic leak detection around Duns Tew, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Duns Tew
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes around roof penetrations and leaks that return after repairs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Duns Tew take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Duns Tew
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary Magdalene, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Duns Tew is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: OX25. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Duns Tew include Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Duns Tew
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Duns Tew is Heyford station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Act on new leaks promptly
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Duns Tew
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Duns Tew: your questions answered
Is my home in Duns Tew listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Duns Tew?
Yes, Duns Tew is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Duns Tew, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.