Reading · London and the South East
Burghfield Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Burghfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
About our electronic leak detection in Burghfield
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. 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, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Burghfield, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Burghfield (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Burghfield, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us 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.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Local flat roofs in Burghfield
With Stratfield Saye House about 4.8 miles south-east, Burghfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Theale station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Surveys in Burghfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Burghfield is one of the places in Reading we cover for electronic leak detection.
Every address in RG30 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Near you in Burghfield
Around Burghfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Hatchgate pub and The Willink School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burghfield include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What affects the price in Burghfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. Older and listed buildings around Burghfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Burghfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burghfield
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Burghfield: your questions answered
Is my home in Burghfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Burghfield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What we are asked to look at in Burghfield
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Patched roofs that still leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Take a building like Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours