Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Henley-on-Thames Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Henley-on-Thames, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords, agents and block managers in Henley-on-Thames
Landlords and letting agents in Henley-on-Thames book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our electronic leak detection in Henley-on-Thames
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In smaller places like Henley-on-Thames, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Henley-on-Thames
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Henley-on-Thames means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Electronic leak detection in Henley-on-Thames: local notes
About 2.3 miles west lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Henley-on-Thames has been built on. 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Henley-on-Thames. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Take a building like Trinity Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Henley-on-Thames is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across RG9 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A321 and A4130 close by, Henley-on-Thames is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Henley-on-Thames: Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Henley-on-Thames has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Henley-on-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mill Meadows, Rupert House School and Gillotts School, among other places. There is a railway station in Henley-on-Thames itself: Henley-On-Thames station. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Henley-on-Thames includes Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Henley-on-Thames: your questions answered
Is Henley-on-Thames within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henley-on-Thames?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Around Henley-on-Thames, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Henley-on-Thames
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking around Henley-on-Thames is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Henley-on-Thames, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.