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Electronic Leak Detection in Yarnton
Electronic leak detection in Yarnton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection in Yarnton
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Yarnton and the rest of London and South East England. Testing normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and holes left by work on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Yarnton are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Yarnton (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Yarnton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a small place like Yarnton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Yarnton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Yarnton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Yarnton?
Yes, Yarnton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What happens after the survey?
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.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That is how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Rural addresses near Yarnton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Use boards when working on the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Local flat roofs in Yarnton
About 3.2 miles north-west lies Blenheim Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Yarnton has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like William Fletcher Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Yarnton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Yarnton and the places around it.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Yarnton
In Yarnton, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Gosford Hill School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Yarnton includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.