Wokingham · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Gardeners Green
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Gardeners Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Local flat roofs in Gardeners Green
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Wokingham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to St Sebastian's 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.
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Gardeners Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Gardeners Green is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG40 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Honey Hill and Heathlands Road. We also cover the places around Gardeners Green: Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gardeners Green
We work in homes and buildings around Wixenford School, The Crooked Billet pub and St Crispin's School, among other places. The closest station to Gardeners Green is Wokingham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
Electronic leak detection in Gardeners Green
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Gardeners Green and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about failed seams and laps and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Some older homes in villages like Gardeners Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Gardeners Green (RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Gardeners Green
What else we do in Gardeners Green
Common roof problems in Gardeners Green
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you look after a building such as Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
FAQs for Gardeners Green
Will you come out to Gardeners Green?
Yes, Gardeners Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Gardeners Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What is electronic leak detection?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That is how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Gardeners Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Gardeners Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gardeners Green
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What you can safely check yourself
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 it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.