Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shipton-under-Wychwood Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Shipton-under-Wychwood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Shipton-under-Wychwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and leaks that return after repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shipton-under-Wychwood take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Yes, Shipton-under-Wychwood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
What we are asked to look at in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks that return after repairs
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat and commercial roofs around Shipton-under-Wychwood
The wider area around Shipton-under-Wychwood has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 5 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Shipton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Wychwood Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shipton-under-Wychwood and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
Near you in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Around Shipton-under-Wychwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wychwood Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shipton-under-Wychwood
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Shipton-under-Wychwood
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for electronic leak detection in Shipton-under-Wychwood, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Tips that help
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Do not let outlets block
- Act on new leaks promptly
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.