Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sherfield on Loddon
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Sherfield on Loddon, with photographs and a written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Sherfield on Loddon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How electronic leak detection works in Sherfield on Loddon
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. 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. We survey flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks showing away from the breach and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sherfield on Loddon take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Sherfield on Loddon (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Also near Sherfield on Loddon
Also in Sherfield on Loddon
Electronic leak detection in Sherfield on Loddon: local notes
With Stratfield Saye House about 2.6 miles north-east, Sherfield on Loddon sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Leonard, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Sherfield School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Sherfield on Loddon gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sherfield on Loddon. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across RG27 for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway. If you are just outside Sherfield on Loddon, we cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
What’s near Sherfield on Loddon
We work in homes and buildings around The Four Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. Sherfield on Loddon’s nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the price in Sherfield on Loddon
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sherfield on Loddon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Sherfield on Loddon
Do you cover smaller places like Sherfield on Loddon?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Sherfield on Loddon?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Sherfield on Loddon is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.