London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wokingham
Wherever you are in Wokingham, our roof surveyors can carry out electronic leak detection. Written reports with photos, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns we cover in Wokingham
Across Wokingham, that means electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Find your town in the lists below for local details. You can also book straight away on 07833 053749.
Largest places
Electronic leak detection in Wokingham: how it works
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. Typical surveys look at holes left by work on the roof and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, on flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
What you’ll pay
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why clients in Wokingham book us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What’s near Reading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre. Other local landmarks include Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). The nearest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Flat roofs across Wokingham
Flat roofs across Wokingham range from small extension roofs to large commercial ones. The usual signs are standing water, blisters, splits and lifting edges.
We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Wokingham is part of that. London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Reading: With Mapledurham House about 3.6 miles north-west, the area around Reading has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Reading, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What affects the price in Wokingham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wokingham
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.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Signs you need electronic leak detection
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Why act early?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached.
Before booking any surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Wokingham
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method, so we check the build-up first.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.