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Electronic leak detection in Headington, Oxfordshire
We carry out electronic leak detection in Headington and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Headington: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses like Holywell Manor, about 1.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Headington goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Oxford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Headington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Headington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Electronic leak detection in OX3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Headington
Around Headington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Inn, Bury Knowle Park and Cheney School. Also close by are Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity Church (0.8 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (less than half a mile west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Headington
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. 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 survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and patched roofs that still leak.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Headington can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
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.
- Place
- Headington (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a survey in Headington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Headington, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. In an older home around Headington, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in Headington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Headington
Do you cover Headington?
Yes, Headington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Headington?
Yes, Headington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.