Reading · London and the South East
Kidmore End Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Kidmore End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Kidmore End can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Kidmore End, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How electronic leak detection works in Kidmore End
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at membrane joints and patched roofs that still leak.
Some older homes in villages like Kidmore End are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Kidmore End
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Common reasons to book include:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- New membranes needing a check before handover
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kidmore End. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Kidmore End
With Mapledurham House about 2.3 miles south-west, Kidmore End sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you own a rental within reach of Tilehurst station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever you are in Kidmore End, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of RG4 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Kidmore End, we cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kidmore End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pack Horse Public House, The Warwick School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and the streets around them. The closest station to Kidmore End is Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
FAQs for Kidmore End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kidmore End?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Kidmore End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Useful tips for Kidmore End property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Do not let outlets block
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Older and listed buildings around Kidmore End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.