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Chieveley Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Chieveley, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes around roof penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
How electronic leak detection works in Chieveley
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are holes left by work on the roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and green roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Chieveley, flat roofs are normally 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. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Chieveley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Chieveley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Chieveley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Chieveley
Is my home in Chieveley 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. 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 Chieveley within the area you cover?
Yes, Chieveley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
When to book a survey in Chieveley
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury Racecourse station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
Nearby places to Chieveley
Also in Chieveley
Local flat roofs in Chieveley
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses like Shaw House, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Chieveley goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Chieveley Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Chieveley as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Chieveley is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There’s also a page for Reading.
We work across RG20 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park. If you are just outside Chieveley, we cover Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Around Chieveley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. Chieveley’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Chieveley includes Snelsmore Common.