West Berkshire · London and the South East
Little Hungerford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Little Hungerford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
FAQs for Little Hungerford
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Hungerford?
Yes, Little Hungerford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Little Hungerford within the area you cover?
Yes, Little Hungerford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
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, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How electronic leak detection works in Little Hungerford
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Little Hungerford and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most frequently book us about leaking laps in the waterproofing and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Little Hungerford take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Little Hungerford
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 4.1 miles south-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Hungerford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hermitage Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Little Hungerford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Little Hungerford. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG18 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Little Hungerford include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Hungerford
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub. The closest station to Little Hungerford is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What else we do in Little Hungerford
Useful tips for Little Hungerford property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Find the breach before more patching
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a small place like Little Hungerford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Hungerford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Little Hungerford
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?