Oxfordshire · London and the South East
East Hanney Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in East Hanney, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in East Hanney: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed patched roofs that still leak and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like East Hanney take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Share any drawings of the roof
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What electronic leak detection looks like in East Hanney
The wider area around East Hanney has a long history of building, with Longworth House about 4.5 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover East Hanney and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Main Street, The Green and Morlands, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Near you in East Hanney
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Horse pub. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around East Hanney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also in East Hanney
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Hanney
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a place like East Hanney, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in East Hanney, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in East Hanney
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from East Hanney
How do I find out if my home in East Hanney is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover East Hanney?
Yes, East Hanney is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in East Hanney
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs