West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Heads Hill, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection in Heads Hill and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
About our electronic leak detection in Heads Hill
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and damage from equipment installers, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as Heads Hill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Heads Hill: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Shaw House, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Heads Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Heads Hill and the rest of West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG19 and RG20. You’ll find streets like Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East. If you’re just outside Heads Hill, we cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Heads Hill
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and Kennet School. The closest station to Heads Hill is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Heads Hill
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Heads Hill
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Heads Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heads Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Heads Hill questions
Is Heads Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Heads Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Heads Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.