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Electronic Leak Detection in Lambourn
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Lambourn. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Lambourn, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Lambourn, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Electronic leak detection in Lambourn: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and patched roofs that still leak, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Around Lambourn, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lambourn
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Do you need electronic leak detection in Lambourn?
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Lambourn: your questions answered
Do you cover Lambourn?
Yes, Lambourn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Lambourn is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Lambourn?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Lambourn, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Lambourn
More services for Lambourn
Flat and commercial roofs around Lambourn
Ashdown House, about 3.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lambourn. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Lambourn CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Lambourn and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of RG17 is covered for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Lambourn has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Lambourn
We work in homes and buildings around The George pub and the streets around them. The countryside around Lambourn includes Watts Bank and Rams Hill.