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Electronic leak detection in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Shenington? We carry out electronic leak detection in Shenington and across Oxfordshire.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
How electronic leak detection works in Shenington
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Shenington and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new roofs to check before paving or planting and leaking laps in the waterproofing.
In a village or hamlet like Shenington, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shenington and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Shenington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Shenington
Upton House, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shenington. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shenington Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shenington and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX15 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane. If you are just outside Shenington, we cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shenington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn, among other places. A little further out are Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Also in Shenington
Common questions in Shenington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shenington?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Shenington?
Yes. Shenington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. For older village homes like those around Shenington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shenington
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How we price electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs