Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Tilehurst Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Tilehurst and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
How electronic leak detection works in Tilehurst
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 to test a new membrane before it is covered. 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. Just ask about your roof. Common reasons to book are stains far from any visible defect and holes left by work on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
In smaller places like Tilehurst, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Tilehurst
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. With lower homes, common in places like Tilehurst, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tilehurst
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Check new waterproofing before handover
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What affects the price in Tilehurst
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Tilehurst is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
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FAQs for Tilehurst
Is Tilehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Tilehurst is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Tilehurst?
Yes, Tilehurst is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Flat roofs in Tilehurst
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Mapledurham House about 1.6 miles north, Tilehurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Park Lane Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Tilehurst station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church like Tilehurst Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Tilehurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in RG31 and RG30 is within our area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Tilehurst include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Around Tilehurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Round Copse, The Butchers Arms and Little Heath School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles north. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.