Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Martins Heron Electronic Leak Detection
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Martins Heron. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Martins Heron
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. Common reasons to book are leaks showing away from the breach and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Martins Heron can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Being in a smaller place like Martins Heron doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Electronic leak detection around Martins Heron
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Martins Heron. Martins Heron is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Electronic leak detection in RG12 and SL5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Martins Heron: The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
Near you in Martins Heron
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ranelagh School and LVS Ascot. Martins Heron has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Also near Martins Heron
What else we do in Martins Heron
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Martins Heron?
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Take a building like Harmans Water Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Martins Heron
Will you come out to Martins Heron?
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 booking.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Martins Heron worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Martins Heron?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.