West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Eddington, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Eddington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Eddington
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are punctures from foot traffic or tools and gaps at membrane joints, on liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Eddington are 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Why it is worth a survey now in Eddington
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Outbuildings and barns around Eddington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Local flat roofs in Eddington
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Hungerford Methodist Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Hungerford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Eddington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Eddington. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG17. That includes homes and businesses on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court. We also cover the places around Eddington: Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
FAQs for Eddington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eddington?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eddington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
How do I book a survey in Eddington?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Eddington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Eddington
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hungerford Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one