West Berkshire · London and the South East
Crockham Heath Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Crockham Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Crockham Heath
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed failed seams and laps and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Crockham Heath, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Local flat roofs in Crockham Heath
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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.8 miles north lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Enborne C.E. Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Crockham Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Crockham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Lane and Church Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
What’s near Crockham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crockham Heath include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Nearby places to Crockham Heath
Other services in Crockham Heath
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. In a small place like Crockham Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Questions from Crockham Heath
Is my home in Crockham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Crockham Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
What affects the price in Crockham Heath
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Crockham Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.