West Berkshire · London and the South East
Kintbury Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Kintbury, with photographs and a written report.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Electronic leak detection in Kintbury: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Kintbury may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Kintbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Also near Kintbury
What else we do in Kintbury
What electronic leak detection looks like in Kintbury
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses like Benham Park, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Kintbury goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as 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.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kintbury and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG17. You’ll find streets like Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove. If you are just outside Kintbury, we cover Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
What’s near Kintbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Prince of Wales pub. Kintbury has its own railway station: Kintbury station. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Useful tips for Kintbury property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Do not let outlets block
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Act on new leaks promptly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Kintbury, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Kintbury
Is my home in Kintbury listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Kintbury?
Yes, Kintbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Kintbury?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What we are asked to look at in Kintbury
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Problems we come across often include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kintbury
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs