Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Marcham
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Marcham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marcham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Marcham
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, 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 at the outset. If you’re worried about holes around roof penetrations and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Marcham can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Marcham (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Marcham
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Marcham has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Abingdon Preparatory School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Radley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Marcham is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Marcham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Marcham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Oxford.
Electronic leak detection in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Haines Court, Orchard Way and Elwes Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Marcham include Frilford (1 mile west), Frilford Heath (1 mile north-west), Cothill (2 miles north), Tubney (2 miles north-west) and Shippon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Around Marcham
We work in homes and buildings around Larkmead School and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 4.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Marcham includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Common questions in Marcham
How do I find out if my home in Marcham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marcham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Marcham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
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.
Places near Marcham
What else we do in Marcham
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Marcham
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a smaller place like Marcham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Don’t let outlets block
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Why act early in Marcham
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Marcham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.