Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shillingford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Shillingford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Shillingford
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Shillingford and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains far from any visible defect and leaks through a covered membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Shillingford may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Shillingford
About 1.8 miles south-west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Shillingford has been built on. 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. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Shillingford, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For hotels and guest houses around Shillingford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Shillingford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Shillingford include Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Shillingford
Around Shillingford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Six Bells Inn and Wallingford School, among other places. The closest station to Shillingford is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we are asked to look at in Shillingford
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
FAQs for Shillingford
Will you come out to Shillingford?
Yes. Shillingford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Shillingford?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
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, which shows us where the hole is.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shillingford
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Outbuildings and barns around Shillingford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Limit access to the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Find the breach before more patching
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Shillingford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shillingford
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes