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Electronic leak detection in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Great Haseley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Haseley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Electronic leak detection in Great Haseley
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you are worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Great Haseley, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Great Haseley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Great Haseley
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
Take a building like Great Milton Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
Useful tips for Great Haseley property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Flat roofs in Great Haseley
The wider area around Great Haseley has a long history of building, with Garsington Manor about 3.5 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Great Haseley as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX44 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Great Haseley include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Haseley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn, among other places. A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Great Haseley includes Wells Farm.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Great Haseley
Do you cover Great Haseley?
Yes, Great Haseley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Great Haseley 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.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.