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Burghfield Bridge Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Burghfield Bridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Useful tips for Burghfield Bridge property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Do not leave water getting in
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Burghfield Bridge
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you are worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burghfield Bridge are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Some conductive membranes
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Common roof problems in Burghfield Bridge
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Anyone responsible for a site like Kennet Valley Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Burghfield Bridge
What else we do in Burghfield Bridge
Electronic leak detection around Burghfield Bridge
About 3.8 miles north lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Burghfield Bridge has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Broad Street Mall, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Landlords with a home close to Reading Green Park station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Burghfield Bridge and the rest of Reading. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across RG30 for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Around Burghfield Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Calcot Park, Prospect School and Elvian School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghfield Bridge include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
Common questions in Burghfield Bridge
Is Burghfield Bridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Burghfield Bridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Bridge is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Burghfield Bridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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