West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Three Ashes
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Three Ashes. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Three Ashes
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey flat roof membranes, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that return after repairs and holes left by work on the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Three Ashes take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Three Ashes can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Three Ashes
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Three Ashes goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Bramley (Hants) station may find that 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 Silchester Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Three Ashes, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Three Ashes. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG7. Other places close to Three Ashes include Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Three Ashes
The closest station to Three Ashes is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Three Ashes include Daneshill Park Woods.
Common questions in Three Ashes
Will you come out to Three Ashes?
Yes, Three Ashes is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Three Ashes in the area you cover?
Yes, Three Ashes is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Three Ashes
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Older cottages and farmhouses around Three Ashes can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or two real surveys.