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Electronic leak detection in Wroxton, Oxfordshire
Electronic leak detection across Wroxton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Wroxton book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How electronic leak detection works in Wroxton
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We will say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed new roofs to check before paving or planting and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Wroxton, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wroxton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Wroxton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Other services in Wroxton
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not let outlets block
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Use boards when working on the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Common roof problems in Wroxton
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wroxton
Is my home in Wroxton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Wroxton in the area you cover?
Yes, Wroxton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Wroxton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Flat roofs in Wroxton
Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wroxton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wroxton Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For businesses in and around places such as Castle Quay Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Wroxton is about 2 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Wroxton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: OX15. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Dark Lane and Mills Lane. We also cover Drayton (1 mile east), North Newington (1 mile south), Horley (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles south-east) and Ruscote (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles east), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (4 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
What’s near Wroxton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to North Oxfordshire Academy, White Horse Public House and Drayton School, among other places. Wroxton’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 3.1 miles east. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (0.8 miles north-west) and Hanwell Castle (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.