London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Bracknell Forest
Wherever you are in Bracknell Forest, we can carry out electronic leak detection. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns we cover in Bracknell Forest
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Every town and village has its own page, listed below.
Larger towns
More services in Bracknell Forest
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
Postcodes in Bracknell Forest
How electronic leak detection works in Bracknell Forest
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Bracknell Forest and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are stains far from any visible defect and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Prices in Bracknell Forest
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local landmarks in Bracknell
In Bracknell, that means homes and buildings near Market Inn, Holy Trinity Church and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ranelagh School (within half a mile east) and Wildridings Primary School (0.5 miles south-west). Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. A little further out are The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bracknell include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Electronic leak detection across Bracknell Forest: local notes
From Bracknell, Sandhurst and Wick Hill to its smaller places, Bracknell Forest has flat roofs on extensions, garages, shops, offices and blocks. Each covering, from felt to single-ply, has its own weak points.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In Bracknell Forest, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Bracknell: Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Some conductive membranes
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Bracknell Forest
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Bracknell Forest: your questions answered
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.