Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Wantage Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Wantage, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection in Wantage
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. If you are worried about failed seams and laps and new membranes needing a check before handover, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
Shops, surgeries, schools and small business units in towns like Wantage often have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile, and by then the insulation underneath may be wet. A close look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. If someone else manages the building, let us know so roof access can be arranged.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Wantage (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Wantage property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
How we price electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Also in Wantage
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Wantage as anywhere.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking in a town like Wantage is usually simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Wantage book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Electronic leak detection around Wantage
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. 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 joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building like St Mary's School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Wantage are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX12 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close. With the A338 and A417 close by, Wantage is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). Wantage is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire.
What’s near Wantage
We work in homes and buildings around King Alfred's, Betjeman Millennium Park and The Abingdon Arms, among other places. Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Common questions in Wantage
What do I need to do before a survey in Wantage?
It is useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Wantage help us plan the visit.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wantage?
Yes, Wantage is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.