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Electronic Leak Detection in Chalkhouse Green
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Chalkhouse Green and across Reading.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How electronic leak detection works in Chalkhouse Green
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about patched roofs that still leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Chalkhouse Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Chalkhouse Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
How do I find out if my home in Chalkhouse Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
When to book a survey in Chalkhouse Green
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Chalkhouse Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Electronic leak detection around Chalkhouse Green
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chalkhouse Green goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Reading station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Emmer Green Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Chalkhouse Green and the rest of Reading, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Reading, large and small.
We work across the RG4 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Chalkhouse Green include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chalkhouse Green
In Chalkhouse Green, that means homes and buildings near Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.