Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sun Rising
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Sun Rising? You can book electronic leak detection in Sun Rising and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Failed seams and laps
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Sun Rising
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We are often asked to look into new roofs to check before paving or planting and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sun Rising take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Sun Rising (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sun Rising
Is my home in Sun Rising listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Sun Rising?
Yes. Sun Rising is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Around Sun Rising, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sun Rising, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
What we’re asked to look at in Sun Rising
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
For any home in Sun Rising, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Also in Sun Rising
Flat roofs in Sun Rising
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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Upton House about 0.5 miles east, Sun Rising sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Sun Rising is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Sun Rising, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX15 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Sun Rising Hill and Sugarswell Lane. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Edgehill (1 mile north-east), Ratley (2 miles north-east) and Hornton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Around Sun Rising
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.4 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sun Rising include Edge Hill.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sun Rising
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs