West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ashmore Green, West Berkshire
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Ashmore Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Electronic leak detection in Ashmore Green: what you get
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Ashmore Green and across London and the South East. Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ashmore Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Ashmore Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Places near Ashmore Green
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Electronic leak detection in Ashmore Green: local notes
About 2 miles west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Ashmore Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as St. Mark's 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. If you look after a building such as Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury Racecourse station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Ashmore Green and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ashmore Green and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG18 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Around Ashmore Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kennet School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashmore Green is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nature Discovery Centre.
FAQs for Ashmore Green
Is Ashmore Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashmore Green as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Ashmore Green?
Yes, Ashmore Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- 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 it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Ashmore Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.