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Electronic leak detection in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Upper Heyford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Blocked gutters on homes around Upper Heyford overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Upper Heyford
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
About our electronic leak detection in Upper Heyford
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey green roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in under a flat roof and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In smaller places like Upper Heyford, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Upper Heyford
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Upper Heyford, 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.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Have roof specifications to hand
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Upper Heyford: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Heyford?
Yes, Upper Heyford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Heyford is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Electronic leak detection in Upper Heyford: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Heyford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Heyford Park Chapel, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Upper Heyford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Electronic leak detection in OX25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Upper Heyford include Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Around Upper Heyford
We work in homes and buildings around Barley Mow pub. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Heyford
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.