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Electronic leak detection in Spelsbury, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Spelsbury, with photos and a written report.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Spelsbury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How electronic leak detection works in Spelsbury
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and punctures from foot traffic or tools, on flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Spelsbury may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Useful tips for Spelsbury property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Limit access to the roof
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Spelsbury
Will you come out to Spelsbury?
Yes, Spelsbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Spelsbury?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Spelsbury as anywhere else.
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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. For an older or listed building in a place like Spelsbury, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What else we do in Spelsbury
Local flat roofs in Spelsbury
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Charlbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chadlington Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Spelsbury and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX7 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Quickset Close and Chadlington Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Spelsbury
Spelsbury’s nearest station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Spelsbury include Blenheim Farm.