West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Easton, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Easton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Questions from Easton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Easton?
Yes, Easton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Easton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
How electronic leak detection works in Easton
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. If you are worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaking laps in the waterproofing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Easton take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Easton (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Easton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Easton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Nearby places to Easton
What else we do in Easton
Electronic leak detection around Easton
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Benham Park about 3.1 miles south-east, Easton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Gregory are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Easton is about 5 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Easton, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Easton is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG20 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Easton: Wickham (1 mile west), Weston (2 miles north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-west), Halfway (2 miles south) and Clapton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles south-east), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Around Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell pub, among other places. Easton’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
Useful tips for Easton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Test new membranes before covering them
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Why act early in Easton
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. For older village homes like those around Easton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Prices for electronic leak detection in Easton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.