Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tickleback Row
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Tickleback Row.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection in Tickleback Row
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Tickleback Row and across London and the South East. Testing usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Tickleback Row, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally 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.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Tickleback Row, access is typically 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.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why act early in Tickleback Row
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. For older village homes like those around Tickleback Row, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Tickleback Row
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
FAQs for Tickleback Row
Is Tickleback Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Tickleback Row is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tickleback Row?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
What we are asked to look at in Tickleback Row
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Flat and commercial roofs around Tickleback Row
St Leonard's Hill, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tickleback Row. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Garth Hill College will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tickleback Row can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG42. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Around Tickleback Row
The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tickleback Row include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs frequently have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Useful tips for Tickleback Row property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs