West Berkshire · London and the South East
Great Shefford Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Great Shefford and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Shefford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Shefford. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
About our electronic leak detection in Great Shefford
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. 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 will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Great Shefford, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Great Shefford
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shefford C.E. Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Great Shefford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Great Shefford is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG17 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field. Close by, we survey roofs in East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Great Shefford
Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself 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 Great Shefford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
FAQs for Great Shefford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Shefford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do you cover Great Shefford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we will say so before testing.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Nearby places to Great Shefford
Other services in Great Shefford
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Outbuildings and barns around Great Shefford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.