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Electronic Leak Detection in Kingsclere
Electronic leak detection in Kingsclere, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection in Kingsclere: what you get
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 will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you’re worried about damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Around Kingsclere, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. Around Kingsclere, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Kingsclere
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a smaller place like Kingsclere, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Kingsclere: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Kingsclere is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Kingsclere?
Yes, Kingsclere is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Electronic leak detection in Kingsclere: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kingsclere Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. If you are in Kingsclere, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Kingsclere. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kingsclere: Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingsclere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George And Horne Public House. Kingsclere’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies