West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Inkpen Common
Independent electronic leak detection in Inkpen Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Inkpen Common
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We are often asked to look into gaps at membrane joints and water coming in under a flat roof, across green roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Inkpen Common, 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. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Inkpen Common
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Towns and villages near Inkpen Common
What else we do in Inkpen Common
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Do not let outlets block
- Limit access to the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Electronic leak detection around Inkpen Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Inkpen Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Inkpen Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of St Laurence, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Inkpen Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG17 and RG20 is within our area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Inkpen Common: Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Inkpen Common
We work in homes and buildings around Crown and Garter pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, 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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Inkpen Common: your questions answered
Is Inkpen Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Inkpen Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Inkpen Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Inkpen Common
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Inkpen Common. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.