Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Wytham Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Wytham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
Wytham questions
Is Wytham within the area you cover?
Yes. Wytham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Wytham is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
About our electronic leak detection in Wytham
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Wytham and across London and South East England. Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and breaches around outlets and penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Some older homes in villages like Wytham are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Wytham (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing and that changes how testing works.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Around Wytham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Wytham
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Towns and villages near Wytham
Also in Wytham
Flat and commercial roofs around Wytham
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 3.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Wytham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, 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 Oxford Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Wytham is about 4 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Wytham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wytham.
Every address in OX2 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Cassington (2 miles north-west), Botley (2 miles south), Dean Court (2 miles south), Farmoor (2 miles south-west) and Swinford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Wytham
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wytham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Wytham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Wytham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.