West Berkshire · London and the South East
Aldermaston Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Aldermaston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Aldermaston: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Aldermaston and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at breaches around outlets and penetrations and stains far from any visible defect, across liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Aldermaston take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Aldermaston (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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 check the roof.
Local flat roofs in Aldermaston
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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Aldermaston station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aldermaston C.E. Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Aldermaston is about 2 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Aldermaston and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Aldermaston and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Electronic leak detection in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Church Road and Maidas Way. We also cover the places around Aldermaston: Woolhampton (1 mile north-west), Padworth Common (2 miles east), Old Warren (2 miles south-east), Padworth (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldermaston
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Rising Sun pub and The Hurst School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston include Hosehill Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Use boards when working on the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Aldermaston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- 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.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldermaston
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Nearby places to Aldermaston
Other services in Aldermaston
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Aldermaston questions
Is my home in Aldermaston listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldermaston?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Aldermaston is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.