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Electronic leak detection in Newbury, West Berkshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Newbury and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
How electronic leak detection works in Newbury
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most often book us about water coming in under a flat roof and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Houses around a town like Newbury often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are often felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Newbury questions
Is my home in Newbury listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Newbury?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
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, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you repair the leak?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Towns and villages near Newbury
What else we do in Newbury
What electronic leak detection looks like in Newbury
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Newbury, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to St Nicolas Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Newbury and nearby. Newbury is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square. Newbury sits on or near the A4 and A339. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Newbury has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Newbury
Around Newbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School. Newbury has its own railway station: Newbury station. A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Newbury
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Signs worth acting on include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
Hotels and guest houses near Newbury can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newbury
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Don’t let outlets block
- Limit access to the roof
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit in Newbury runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the price in Newbury
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.