Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Lyneham Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Lyneham.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lyneham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lyneham
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
About our electronic leak detection in Lyneham
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Lyneham, 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 as you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lyneham
More services for Lyneham
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit access to the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Lyneham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Lyneham as part of our work across London and the South East. Lyneham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Lyneham include Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
Around Lyneham
For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lyneham
Is my home in Lyneham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Lyneham within the area you cover?
Yes, Lyneham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When does the report arrive?
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. Reports are sent by email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Lyneham?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Gaps at membrane joints
In and around Lyneham, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Lyneham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.