Wokingham · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Hurst, Wokingham
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Hurst and across Wokingham.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
How electronic leak detection works in Hurst
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hurst, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hurst (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. For older village homes like those around Hurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection in Hurst: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Nicholas Church of England Primary, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Surveys in Hurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hurst is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for electronic leak detection.
Electronic leak detection in RG10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Hurst
Around Hurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waingels College, The Green Man pub and Loddon Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
Nearby places to Hurst
Also in Hurst
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Fixing the holes we find
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hurst
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect 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 Hurst 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, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Questions from Hurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hurst?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hurst is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Hurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
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 drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
When to book a survey in Hurst
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For landlords with property near Twyford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey