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Electronic leak detection in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection across Hailey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Hailey: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hailey is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Hailey?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hailey is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much time does ELD need?
It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Electronic leak detection in Hailey
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches hidden under paving or planting, across liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hailey take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hailey (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hailey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and letting agents in Hailey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hailey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Hailey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hailey
Historic houses like Minster Lovell Hall, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Hailey goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Finstock station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Hailey Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We visit Hailey as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Hailey. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX29 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Hailey, we cover Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hailey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lamb And Flag Public House, Wood Green School and The King's School. Hailey’s nearest station is Finstock station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Hailey
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report