Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Letcombe Bassett Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Letcombe Bassett, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Letcombe Bassett
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damp inside with no sign on the roof, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Letcombe Bassett, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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 when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Towns and villages near Letcombe Bassett
What else we do in Letcombe Bassett
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Letcombe Bassett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Letcombe Bassett: your questions answered
Do you cover Letcombe Bassett?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Letcombe Bassett as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Letcombe Bassett?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Local flat roofs in Letcombe Bassett
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Letcombe Bassett. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX12 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Letcombe Bassett: Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
What’s near Letcombe Bassett
The countryside around Letcombe Bassett includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we are asked to look at in Letcombe Bassett
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Around Letcombe Bassett, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.