West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ufton Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Ufton Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Limit access to the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How electronic leak detection works in Ufton Green
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a written report with photos. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks showing away from the breach.
In a small place like Ufton Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently 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 written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ufton Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for electronic leak detection in Ufton Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Testing may still be possible, depending on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Electronic leak detection in Ufton Green: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Ufton Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Ufton Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ufton Green is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG7 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Ufton Green, we cover Sulhamstead (1 mile north-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south-east), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north-east), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile east) and Sheffield Bottom (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ufton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School and The Willink School. Ufton Green’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Battle Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Ufton Green includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Places near Ufton Green
Other services in Ufton Green
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Ufton Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Ufton Green questions
Is my home in Ufton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Ufton Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Ufton Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.