Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Sibford Ferris, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Sibford Ferris. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
About our electronic leak detection in Sibford Ferris
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. Common reasons to book are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and new membranes needing a check before handover, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Sibford Ferris may be 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Sibford Ferris (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Sibford Ferris, 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.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sibford Ferris
Landlords and letting agents in Sibford Ferris book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Flat roofs in Sibford Ferris
With Broughton Castle about 3.8 miles east, Sibford Ferris sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Sibford School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sibford Ferris is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Sibford Ferris and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Sibford Ferris is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Main Street, Back Lane and Cotswold Close. We also cover Burdrop (1 mile north), Sibford Gower (1 mile north-west), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sibford Ferris
Around Sibford Ferris, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School. Nearby you’ll also find Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Sibford Ferris include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Castle Hill.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Sibford Ferris, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Sibford Ferris
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
Common questions in Sibford Ferris
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sibford Ferris?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Sibford Ferris is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Sibford Ferris?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.