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Electronic Leak Detection in Burghclere Common
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Burghclere Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Burghclere Common
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about gaps at membrane joints and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Burghclere Common take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Share any drawings of the roof
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in Burghclere Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Burghclere Common
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
For a price for electronic leak detection in Burghclere Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Burghclere Common
Is Burghclere Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Burghclere Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Burghclere Common?
Yes, Burghclere Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Flat and commercial roofs around Burghclere Common
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 2.7 miles south-west lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Burghclere Common has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Newbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of the Ascension, 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 The Clere School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Burghclere Common, we can come and survey your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Burghclere Common. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG20 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Burghclere Common
Around Burghclere Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghclere Common includes Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Burghclere Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.