West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Crookham, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Crookham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
How electronic leak detection works in Crookham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches around outlets and penetrations and water coming in under a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Crookham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Questions about the results are welcome. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Crookham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Crookham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Places near Crookham
What else we do in Crookham
Why act early in Crookham
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Around Crookham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crookham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the price in Crookham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local flat roofs in Crookham
The wider area around Crookham has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 5 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Brimpton C.E. Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Crookham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Crookham is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG7 and RG19 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Crookham, we cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
What’s near Crookham
In Crookham, that means homes and buildings near Kennet School and The Travellers Friend pub and the streets around them. Crookham’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Crookham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
When to book a survey in Crookham
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damage from equipment installers
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
FAQs for Crookham
Do you cover Crookham?
Yes, Crookham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Crookham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll confirm suitability.