West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Goddard's Green
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Goddard's Green.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Goddard's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How electronic leak detection works in Goddard's Green
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an 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. We survey flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about punctures from foot traffic or tools and failed seams and laps.
In a village or hamlet like Goddard's Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Outbuildings and barns around Goddard's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Goddard's Green, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Goddard's Green
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Questions from Goddard's Green
Is Goddard's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Goddard's Green 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’s worth checking before planning any.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Electronic leak detection around Goddard's Green
The wider area around Goddard's Green has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 3.7 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Garland Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Mortimer station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Goddard's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Goddard's Green is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Goddard's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Willink School, The Willink School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Goddard's Green is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goddard's Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Goddard's Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Goddard's Green
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs