Wokingham · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Earley
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Earley, with photos and a written report.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Earley
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small 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 can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking laps in the waterproofing and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, across flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Houses around a town like Earley often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are frequently felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Earley (RG6, RG2, RG1)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a home in Earley, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Electronic leak detection around Earley
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Oracle, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Anyone responsible for a site like Radstock Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We carry out electronic leak detection in Earley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG6, RG2 and RG1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane, and we cover them all. Earley is on the A327 and A3290, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
Landmarks near Earley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve, Leighton Park School and The Three Tuns pub and the streets around them. Also close by are University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Earley is Earley station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Earley includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Nearby places to Earley
More services for Earley
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
FAQs for Earley
Is Earley in the area you cover?
Yes, Earley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Earley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
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 cannot see.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Earley. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Earley?
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Take an older house close to Trinity Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs