Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sunnymead
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Sunnymead and across Oxfordshire.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Sunnymead, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Sunnymead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How electronic leak detection works in Sunnymead
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and damage from equipment installers.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Sunnymead can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sunnymead (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Sunnymead
Within a mile and a half or so of Sunnymead there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. With Holywell Manor about 2.1 miles south, Sunnymead 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cutteslowe Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sunnymead is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sunnymead can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of OX2 is covered for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4165, Sunnymead is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Sunnymead: Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Park Town (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Sunnymead
In Sunnymead, that means homes and buildings near St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford University Parks and Dew Drop Inn. Nearby too are Summer Fields School (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle (2.3 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Test new membranes before covering them
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common roof problems in Sunnymead
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Shop and office owners around Clarendon Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
Common questions in Sunnymead
Is Sunnymead within the area you cover?
Yes, Sunnymead is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sunnymead?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sunnymead
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sunnymead. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Sunnymead, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance