Reading · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Littlestead Green, Reading
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Littlestead Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Littlestead Green
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and water coming in under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Littlestead Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Littlestead Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Electronic leak detection around Littlestead Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Mapledurham House, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlestead Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Littlestead Green can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Littlestead Green is one of the places in Reading we cover for electronic leak detection.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane. We also cover the places around Littlestead Green: Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Around Littlestead Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Alder Moors and South Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Littlestead Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
When to book a survey in Littlestead Green
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
For landlords with property near Reading station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Also near Littlestead Green
Also in Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green questions
Do you cover Littlestead Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Littlestead Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Littlestead Green?
Yes, Littlestead Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
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.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere as small as Littlestead Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Littlestead Green property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Record dates and spots where water appears
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.