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Electronic Leak Detection in Roke
Electronic leak detection around Roke, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
How electronic leak detection works in Roke
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and commercial flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about water coming in under a flat roof and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Some older homes in villages like Roke are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Roke (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Roke
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
If you look after a building like Benson Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Roke
Other services in Roke
Electronic leak detection around Roke
About 3.4 miles south-west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Roke has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Helen, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Roke. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Roke. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the OX10 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Around Roke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Home Sweet Home pub and Wallingford School. A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Roke includes Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roke questions
Is Roke within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Roke?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Roke is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Roke, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Roke
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Roke
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. For an older or listed building in a place like Roke, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Roke
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.