Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Jennett's Park, Bracknell Forest
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Jennett's Park. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Electronic leak detection in Jennett's Park: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. 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. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into water coming in under a flat roof and stains far from any visible defect, on roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around a smaller place like Jennett's Park, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Jennett's Park (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Flat roofs in Jennett's Park
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Jennett's Park is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt.
For an older house near a landmark like St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Jennett's Park is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Bookings from Jennett's Park are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Bracknell Forest coverage includes Jennett's Park. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG12 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Jennett's Park: Martins Heron (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile south-east), Harmans Water (1 mile south-west), Forest Park (1 mile south) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west) and Home Farm (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Jennett's Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ranelagh School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. Jennett's Park has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.9 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Jennett's Park includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Jennett's Park questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Jennett's Park?
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.
My home in Jennett's Park has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when booking so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How does ELD work?
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.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What affects the price in Jennett's Park
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Homes around Jennett's Park often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Jennett's Park
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harmans Water Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives