Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Murcott
We carry out electronic leak detection in Murcott and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Damage from equipment installers
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Electronic leak detection in Murcott
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting 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. 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 will point you to the likely next step. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and gaps at membrane joints.
Some older homes in villages like Murcott are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Murcott
About 2.7 miles east lies Boarstall Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Murcott has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Islip station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Murcott, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX5 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Murcott include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Murcott
The nearest railway station is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Murcott questions
How do I find out if my home in Murcott is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Murcott?
Yes, Murcott is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Nearby places to Murcott
What else we do in Murcott
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t leave water getting in
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What we are asked to look at in Murcott
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bicester Avenue, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Murcott often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.