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Electronic leak detection in Newtown Common, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. Electronic leak detection in Newtown Common, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Newtown Common
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about holes around roof penetrations and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Newtown Common 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Common roof problems in Newtown Common
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you look after a building like Horris Hill School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
What electronic leak detection looks like in Newtown Common
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Newtown Common has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Newbury station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Newtown Common and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Newtown Common include Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Newtown Common
We work in homes and buildings around Park House School and Sandleford Priory. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown Common include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Towns and villages near Newtown Common
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Newtown Common questions
Will you come out to Newtown Common?
Yes, Newtown Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newtown Common?
Yes, Newtown Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Newtown Common as anywhere else.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Newtown Common?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Newtown Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.