West Berkshire · London and the South East
Hell Corner Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hell Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hell Corner
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks showing away from the breach, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Hell Corner, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hell Corner
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 is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Hell Corner has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 2.6 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Laurence, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out electronic leak detection in Hell Corner for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG17 is covered for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Around Hell Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Fixing the holes we find
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Hell Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Hell Corner?
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Look out for signs like these:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Gaps at membrane joints
Anyone responsible for a site like Inkpen Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hell Corner
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hell Corner?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hell Corner is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Hell Corner?
Yes. Hell Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Hell Corner?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. For an older or listed building in a place like Hell Corner, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.