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Electronic leak detection in Headley, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Headley and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage from equipment installers
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Electronic leak detection in Headley: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. If you are worried about leaks through a covered membrane and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Headley take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Headley (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Headley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Headley
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
More services for Headley
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Headley
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
When to book a survey in Headley
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Common questions in Headley
Is my home in Headley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Headley in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Headley is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Local flat roofs in Headley
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Headley goes. If yours is one of the older homes, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Headley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Headley is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG19 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Headley
Around Headley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Headley includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.