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Highmoor Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Highmoor, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Highmoor
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and holes around roof penetrations, on flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Highmoor, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Where
- Highmoor (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Highmoor, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Highmoor, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection around Highmoor
About 2 miles south-east lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Highmoor has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Highmoor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is within our area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on The Glebe and Holly Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Highmoor include Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Near you in Highmoor
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog and Duck pub, among other places. Highmoor’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.5 miles east. Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Highmoor
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you look after a building such as Stoke Row Church of England School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Highmoor
Also in Highmoor
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Do not leave water getting in
- Note where leaks show inside and when
File the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Common questions in Highmoor
Is Highmoor within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Highmoor?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Highmoor as anywhere else.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How do I book a survey in Highmoor?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.