Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in North Aston
Electronic leak detection around North Aston, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
How electronic leak detection works in North Aston
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in North Aston and across London and the South East. Testing normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at failed seams and laps and new membranes needing a check before handover, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
Older buildings in small places like North Aston may be 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.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- North Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. In a place like North Aston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
What we are asked to look at in North Aston
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from North Aston
Is North Aston in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in North Aston as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is North Aston within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around North Aston frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
Places near North Aston
Other services in North Aston
Electronic leak detection in North Aston: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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 is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in North Aston and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX25 for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as The Green and Somerton Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Landmarks near North Aston
The closest station to North Aston is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles south. A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).