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Electronic leak detection in Curridge, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Curridge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
About our electronic leak detection in Curridge
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface 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 explain which we will use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and holes around roof penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Curridge, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Curridge (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Curridge
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Places near Curridge
Other services in Curridge
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Curridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Curridge?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Curridge is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Curridge?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches that can leak. We test where the roof suits it.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Curridge?
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Curridge Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Curridge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What electronic leak detection looks like in Curridge
With Shaw House about 2.5 miles south-west, Curridge sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Curridge is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Curridge and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG18 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Curridge include Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Curridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bunk Inn and Trinity School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Curridge includes Snelsmore Common.