Wokingham · London and the South East
Shurlock Row Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Shurlock Row from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How electronic leak detection works in Shurlock Row
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. Typical surveys look at leaks that return after repairs and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Shurlock Row, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shurlock Row
Also in Shurlock Row
Common questions in Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Shurlock Row is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Shurlock Row in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shurlock Row is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Electronic leak detection around Shurlock Row
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We carry out electronic leak detection in Shurlock Row for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG10 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Shurlock Row
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub. For rail, the closest station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Weycock Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shurlock Row
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shurlock Row. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shurlock Row
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Useful tips for Shurlock Row property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Shurlock Row, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.