Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in New Town
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in New Town from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in New Town
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about new roofs to check before paving or planting and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like New Town, flat roofs are typically 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 ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like New Town can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Electronic leak detection in New Town: local notes
About 1.4 miles north lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around New Town has been built on. If your home is one of 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 often 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near St Stephen's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We cover New Town and the rest of Oxfordshire. New Town is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG8 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
What’s near New Town
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive pub and St Andrew's School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). The countryside around New Town includes Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we’re asked to look at in New Town
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
Landlords with a home close to Pangbourne station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Nearby places to New Town
What else we do in New Town
Why act early in New Town
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. For older village homes like those around New Town, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in New Town
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
New Town questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Town?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and New Town is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Town?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof, and ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.