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Electronic leak detection in Mortimer, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Mortimer, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Prices for electronic leak detection in Mortimer
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
About our electronic leak detection in Mortimer
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Mortimer, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Mortimer
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Parking around Mortimer is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Mortimer, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Flat roofs in Mortimer
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Mortimer has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 3.6 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Mortimer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG7. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field. Close by, we survey roofs in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
What’s near Mortimer
In Mortimer, that means homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Mortimer is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Mortimer
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Mortimer, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Mortimer
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Mortimer
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Failed seams and laps
If you live in an older home near Mortimer Methodist Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Useful tips for Mortimer property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Use boards when working on the roof
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Mortimer
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mortimer?
Yes, Mortimer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mortimer as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Mortimer?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do I book a survey in Mortimer?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so before testing.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.