Wokingham · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Charvil, Wokingham
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Charvil, with photographs and a written report.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Common questions in Charvil
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charvil?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Charvil within the area you cover?
Yes. Charvil is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our electronic leak detection in Charvil
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Charvil can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Charvil (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why act early in Charvil
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. In an older home around Charvil, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Charvil, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Parking around Charvil is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not let outlets block
- Find the breach before more patching
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Record dates and spots where water appears
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charvil
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Charvil. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Charvil book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Other services in Charvil
Flat roofs in Charvil
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Waingels College, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Twyford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St Patrick's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. From houses to flats and shops in Charvil, the roof can be surveyed. Across Wokingham, we cover Charvil and the places around it.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Charvil: Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Charvil
Around Charvil, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Piggott School, Polehampton Church of England Infant School and The Wagon And Horses Public House, among other places. Charvil’s nearest station is Twyford station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Charvil includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.