Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Aldworth
Need electronic leak detection in Aldworth? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Aldworth
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Aldworth take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Aldworth (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Limit access to the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Aldworth?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Common reasons to book include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If you let a flat or house near Goring & Streatley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Electronic leak detection in Aldworth: local notes
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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 3.6 miles east lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Aldworth has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Take a building like The Downs School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Aldworth is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Aldworth, we can come and survey your property. Aldworth is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG8 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Aldworth include Compton (2 miles west), Woodway (3 miles north-west), Aston Tirrold (4 miles north), East Ilsley (4 miles west) and Blewbury (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Aldworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Aldworth
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Aldworth, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Aldworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. For older village homes like those around Aldworth, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
Aldworth questions
Is Aldworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Aldworth is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Aldworth within the area you cover?
Yes. Aldworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Aldworth and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.