Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shippon
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Shippon, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damage from equipment installers
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Shippon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in Shippon
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’re worried about stains far from any visible defect and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shippon take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Shippon
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Shippon. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Larkmead School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Radley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Shippon across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shippon. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Surveys in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close. If you’re just outside Shippon, we cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shippon
Around Shippon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Nearby places to Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Shippon
Will you come out to Shippon?
Yes, Shippon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Shippon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Useful tips for Shippon property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Have roof specifications to hand
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shippon
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs