Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lower Basildon, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Lower Basildon, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Lower Basildon, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
About our electronic leak detection in Lower Basildon
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Lower Basildon and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about patched roofs that still leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Basildon are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lower Basildon
Other services in Lower Basildon
What electronic leak detection looks like in Lower Basildon
The wider area around Lower Basildon has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 0.3 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Lower Basildon and the surrounding area. Lower Basildon is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
Around Lower Basildon
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Tavern and the streets around them. Lower Basildon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hartslock.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Basildon
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
FAQs for Lower Basildon
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Basildon?
Yes, Lower Basildon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lower Basildon as anywhere else.
Is my home in Lower Basildon listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Common roof problems in Lower Basildon
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Failed seams and laps
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you live in an older home near St Bartholomew's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you’ll get the report