Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Faringdon
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Faringdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
What electronic leak detection looks like in Faringdon
Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Faringdon goes. 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 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Anyone responsible for a site like Faringdon Community College will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Faringdon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SN7. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close and the roads around them. Faringdon is on the A417 and A4095, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Faringdon
Around Faringdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub. Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Faringdon: what you get
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 talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Faringdon, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Faringdon
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Faringdon questions
Is Faringdon within the area you cover?
Yes. Faringdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Faringdon listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long will testing take?
Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Faringdon is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Faringdon, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Do you need electronic leak detection in Faringdon?
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
For hotels and guest houses around Faringdon, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.