Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Easington, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Easington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
How electronic leak detection works in Easington
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. Common reasons to book are waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Some older homes in villages like Easington are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Easington (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Easington
How do I find out if my home in Easington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Easington?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Easington is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Easington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
When to book a survey in Easington
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
If you look after a building such as Long Crendon School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Flat roofs in Easington
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 4.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Easington goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Easington is about 3 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Easington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Easington and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across HP18 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Easington Lane and Chilton Road and the roads around them. We also cover Chilton (1 mile north), Shabbington (2 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), North Weston (3 miles south) and Ickford (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Easington
We work in homes and buildings around The Mole & Chicken pub. The closest station to Easington is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Easington includes Snakemoor.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
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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 as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Easington 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 can’t see is noted.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.