West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in East Garston
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in East Garston and across West Berkshire.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like East Garston can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in East Garston
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are holes around roof penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
In a small place like East Garston, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- East Garston (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Limit access to the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Get leaks traced quickly
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Places near East Garston
What else we do in East Garston
East Garston: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Garston?
Yes. East Garston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is East Garston in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Garston
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Local flat roofs in East Garston
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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
East Garston is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. East Garston is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Back Street and Humphrey's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Eastbury (1 mile west), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south-west), Great Shefford (2 miles south-east), East Shefford (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near East Garston
The countryside around East Garston includes Watts Bank.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Garston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Garston. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in East Garston
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Whatever the street in East Garston, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they will not be able to tell you