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Electronic leak detection in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection in Somerton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
When to book a survey in Somerton
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
If you let a flat or house near Heyford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Electronic leak detection in Somerton
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Somerton and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into stains far from any visible defect and breaches around outlets and penetrations, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Somerton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Somerton
Also in Somerton
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Somerton
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Somerton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Somerton can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Somerton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX25 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Around Somerton
Somerton’s nearest station is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. For older village homes like those around Somerton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
FAQs for Somerton
Is Somerton in the area you cover?
Yes, Somerton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Somerton within the area you cover?
Yes, Somerton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test will not work.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Somerton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.