West Berkshire · London and the South East
Boxford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Boxford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our electronic leak detection in Boxford
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and holes around roof penetrations.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Boxford take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Boxford (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Boxford questions
Is Boxford in the area you cover?
Yes, Boxford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Boxford as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Boxford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Boxford
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Boxford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Electronic leak detection in Boxford: local notes
With Benham Park about 2.5 miles south, Boxford 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Boxford is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Boxford is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Boxford is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on School Lane and Winterbourne Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Boxford, we cover Wickham Heath (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (2 miles east), Stockcross (2 miles south), Bagnor (3 miles south-east) and North Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Boxford
Around Boxford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.8 miles south-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boxford include Sole Common Pond.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.