West Berkshire · London and the South East
Stratfield Mortimer Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Stratfield Mortimer, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’re worried about holes around roof penetrations and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Stratfield Mortimer, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Stratfield Mortimer
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Electronic leak detection in Stratfield Mortimer: local notes
With Stratfield Saye House about 2.7 miles south-east, Stratfield Mortimer sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark like Saint John The Evangelist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Stratfield Mortimer are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Stratfield Mortimer is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG7. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stratfield Mortimer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub. Stratfield Mortimer has its own railway station: Mortimer station. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Stratfield Mortimer
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a small place like Stratfield Mortimer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Stratfield Mortimer, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Stratfield Mortimer, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Questions from Stratfield Mortimer
Do you cover smaller places like Stratfield Mortimer?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Stratfield Mortimer in the area you cover?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Stratfield Mortimer?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you look after a building like Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover