West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashmansworth, West Berkshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Ashmansworth, with photos and a written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection in Ashmansworth: what you get
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Common reasons to book are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and punctures from foot traffic or tools, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ashmansworth take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally 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 does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Ashmansworth book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere like Ashmansworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the price in Ashmansworth
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. For older village homes like those around Ashmansworth, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Ashmansworth, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Ashmansworth
Is Ashmansworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Ashmansworth?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Ashmansworth is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Places near Ashmansworth
Also in Ashmansworth
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashmansworth
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Highclere Castle about 1.9 miles north-east, Ashmansworth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes 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.
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Ashmansworth, we can come and survey your property. Ashmansworth is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ashmansworth
For a walk, there is Sidown Hill.