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Electronic leak detection in Hungerford, Wokingham
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Hungerford? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hungerford and across Wokingham, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Flat and commercial roofs around Hungerford
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. In Hungerford, as across Wokingham, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Wokingham, we cover Hungerford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG10. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hungerford: Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hungerford
In Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hungerford is Twyford station, about 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Lavells Lake and South Lake.
Electronic leak detection in Hungerford
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. If you’re worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hungerford take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hungerford (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hungerford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hungerford
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Hungerford questions
Is Hungerford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hungerford?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How wet the insulation is
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Hungerford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Hungerford property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Do not leave water getting in
- Test new membranes before covering them
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Places near Hungerford
Other services in Hungerford
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.