Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shilton Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Shilton, with photos and a written report.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shilton
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We are often asked to look into repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaks showing away from the breach, across flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Shilton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Shilton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Shilton
Is my home in Shilton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shilton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Also in Shilton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a place like Shilton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll say if the test won’t work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
When to book a survey in Shilton
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Rood: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Shilton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Shilton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Shilton goes. 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.
Take a building like Carterton Community College: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shilton can all book electronic leak detection. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shilton and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Shilton
In Shilton, that means homes and buildings near Carterton Primary School and The Rose And Crown Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles south-east) and Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west).
Useful tips for Shilton property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Share any drawings of the roof
File the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.