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Electronic leak detection in Poundon, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Poundon? We carry out electronic leak detection in Poundon and across Oxfordshire.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Poundon
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed water coming in under a flat roof and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Poundon, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Poundon (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Poundon
Will you come out to Poundon?
Yes, Poundon is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Poundon is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test won’t work.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Poundon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Limit access to the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
When to book a survey in Poundon
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you own a rental within reach of Bicester North station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
What electronic leak detection looks like in Poundon
Historic houses such as Claydon House, about 4.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Poundon goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Poundon, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Poundon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX27 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Poundon
Around Poundon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sow and Pigs pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Poundon includes Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Leave it or get it looked at?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Around Poundon, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Poundon
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof