Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Hempton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hempton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
When to book a survey in Hempton
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hempton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
About our electronic leak detection in Hempton
Some flat roofs cannot 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. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause.
Older buildings in small places like Hempton may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hempton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Useful tips for Hempton property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Share any drawings of the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Hempton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Hempton
What else we do in Hempton
Hempton questions
Is my home in Hempton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Hempton?
Yes, Hempton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Electronic leak detection around Hempton
Within a mile and a half or so of Hempton there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Kings Sutton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Broughton Castle, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hempton. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Hempton is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Hempton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Hempton Road, The Lane and St John's Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Hempton, we cover Barford St Michael (1 mile north-west), Barford St John (1 mile north-west), Deddington (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles south-west) and Dane Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (10 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (10 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles west).
Around Hempton
We work in homes and buildings around George Inn. The closest station to Hempton is Kings Sutton station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.5 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Crouch Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hempton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.