Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Great Coxwell Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Great Coxwell and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Great Coxwell
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We’re often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and stains far from any visible defect, across flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Some older homes in villages like Great Coxwell are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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.
- Place
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Coxwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Great Coxwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Great Coxwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 2.6 miles north-west lies Buscot Park, a reminder of how long the area around Great Coxwell has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Great Coxwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Great Coxwell is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across SN7 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Great Coxwell include Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Coxwell
Around Great Coxwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eagle Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
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FAQs for Great Coxwell
Will you come out to Great Coxwell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Great Coxwell is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How does ELD work?
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 you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Great Coxwell?
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Anyone responsible for a site like Faringdon Community College will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies