West Berkshire · London and the South East
Sheepdrove Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Sheepdrove. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Water coming in under a flat roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Electronic leak detection in Sheepdrove
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Sheepdrove and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed failed seams and laps and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Sheepdrove, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Sheepdrove: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Ashdown House, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sheepdrove. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Sheepdrove is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Sheepdrove is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Oxford is in our area too.
All of RG17 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Around Sheepdrove
For a walk, there’s Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
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Questions from Sheepdrove
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheepdrove?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Sheepdrove?
Yes, Sheepdrove is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sheepdrove
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Sheepdrove, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What affects the price in Sheepdrove
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sheepdrove can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.