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Electronic leak detection in West Hanney, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in West Hanney, with photos and a written report.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like West Hanney, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
About our electronic leak detection in West Hanney
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like West Hanney may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in West Hanney?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
West Hanney questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Hanney?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and West Hanney is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is West Hanney within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
How much time does ELD need?
It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Use boards when working on the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and letting agents in West Hanney book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Flat and commercial roofs around West Hanney
Longworth House, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hanney. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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 you look after a building such as St James Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. West Hanney is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes West Hanney and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX12 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Street, The Croft and School Road and the roads around them. We also cover Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Near you in West Hanney
Around West Hanney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in West Hanney
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing