Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Steeple Aston
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Steeple Aston, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Steeple Aston
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and gaps at membrane joints, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
In a small place like Steeple Aston, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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.
- Location
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Steeple Aston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Steeple Aston
- An independent look at the roof
- A report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Steeple Aston
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you own a rental within reach of Heyford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Electronic leak detection around Steeple Aston
An older home may be listed, or stand 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Steeple Aston as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Steeple Aston and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX25 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side. Other places close to Steeple Aston include Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
What’s near Steeple Aston
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion pub. The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Steeple Aston
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Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Rural addresses near Steeple Aston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Steeple Aston
Is Steeple Aston within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Steeple Aston in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Steeple Aston is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How does ELD work?
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, which shows us where the hole is.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.