Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Edgehill, Oxfordshire
We carry out electronic leak detection in Edgehill and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Failed seams and laps
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Edgehill
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Edgehill
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and new membranes needing a check before handover, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Edgehill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Edgehill
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Edgehill, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Edgehill property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Don’t let outlets block
- Record dates and spots where water appears
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Flat roofs in Edgehill
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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 plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Edgehill has a long history of building, with Upton House about 1 mile south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Edgehill as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Edgehill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: OX15 and CV35. Other places close to Edgehill include Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Edgehill
In Edgehill, that means homes and buildings near Castle at Edgehill pub. Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Edge Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Edgehill
Will you come out to Edgehill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Edgehill listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
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How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most 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. In a hamlet or village like Edgehill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.