West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Catmore
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Catmore. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Around Catmore, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Electronic leak detection in Catmore
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Catmore, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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 is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Get leaks traced quickly
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Catmore, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Catmore
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Catmore
Do you carry out roof surveys in Catmore?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Catmore is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Catmore?
Yes. Catmore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Electronic leak detection around Catmore
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For any home in Catmore, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Catmore and the rest of West Berkshire. Catmore is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG20 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs