West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Farley Hill
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Farley Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Some conductive membranes
- How wet the insulation is
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farley Hill
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Farley Hill
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about stains far from any visible defect and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
In a small place like Farley Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Farley Hill
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
For landlords with property near Wokingham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Get leaks traced quickly
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a village or hamlet like Farley Hill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Farley Hill
With Stratfield Saye House about 3.9 miles south-west, Farley Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Farley Hill Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as St Eligius are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Farley Hill is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Berkshire, we cover Farley Hill. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG7 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Church Road and Jouldings Lane. If you’re just outside Farley Hill, we cover Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Farley Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham. Farley Hill’s nearest station is Wokingham station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there is The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Farley Hill questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farley Hill?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Farley Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Farley Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Send us details of the roof. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a quote.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we will say so before testing.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Farley Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.