Oxfordshire · London and the South East
East Hendred Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around East Hendred, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes left by work on the roof
Common roof problems in East Hendred
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Failed seams and laps
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Electronic leak detection in East Hendred
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about holes left by work on the roof and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like East Hendred, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Where we can’t 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.
- Location
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in East Hendred
Will you come out to East Hendred?
Yes, East Hendred is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is East Hendred in the area you cover?
Yes, East Hendred is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in East Hendred?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like East Hendred needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in East Hendred: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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 a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hendreds Church of England School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Didcot Parkway station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in East Hendred work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX12 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
What’s near East Hendred
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wheatsheaf Public House. East Hendred’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 4.2 miles east. A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.