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Electronic leak detection in Arborfield, Reading
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Arborfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Arborfield
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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Winnersh station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Wherever you are in Arborfield, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Arborfield is one of the places in Reading we cover for electronic leak detection.
Here we cover the RG2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Arborfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arborfield include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
About our electronic leak detection in Arborfield
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Arborfield take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Arborfield
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Arborfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arborfield
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Arborfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
FAQs for Arborfield
Is Arborfield in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Arborfield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Arborfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
When to book a survey in Arborfield
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.