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Electronic leak detection in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection in Mill Green and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Mill Green
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Mill Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Mill Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Shaw House about 4.6 miles north-west, Mill Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
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. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Mill Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Mill Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG19 is covered for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Mill Green
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 2 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Mill Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Mill Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Green?
Yes, Mill Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Mill Green?
Yes, Mill Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mill Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Mill Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Mill Green
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cheam School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry