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Electronic leak detection in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Ewelme and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
Why it is worth a survey now in Ewelme
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ewelme, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
About our electronic leak detection in Ewelme
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a small place like Ewelme, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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.
- Where
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Other services in Ewelme
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Ewelme
Do you cover Ewelme?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Ewelme within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
How long will testing take?
Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Ewelme needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ewelme
Landlords and letting agents in Ewelme book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ewelme
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Ewelme has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 4.2 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Ewelme gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Ewelme is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across OX10 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Ewelme
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
When to book a survey in Ewelme
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that is hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Take a building like Ewelme CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.