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Electronic leak detection in Caversham, Reading
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Caversham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit in Caversham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Electronic leak detection in Caversham
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods usually need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about holes left by work on the roof and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Houses around a town like Caversham frequently have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Standing water days after rain frequently shows a flat roof needs attention.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Carrying out the repair work
- How wet the insulation is
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Caversham
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
FAQs for Caversham
How should I get ready for a visit in Caversham?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Do you cover Caversham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Why it is worth a survey now in Caversham
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. On homes in Caversham, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Places near Caversham
What else we do in Caversham
Electronic leak detection around Caversham
About 3 miles west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Caversham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hill Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Reading station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to Grace Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Caversham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our Reading coverage includes Caversham.
All of RG4 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B3345 close by, Caversham is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Around Caversham
In Caversham, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square and the streets around them. The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.