West Berkshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Upper Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Upper Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Upper Green: what you get
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Just ask about your roof. Typical surveys look at leaks showing away from the breach and new roofs to check before paving or planting, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
In a small place like Upper Green, 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- 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
Flat roofs in Upper Green
Stargroves, about 2.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Upper Green is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Upper Green is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across RG17 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Upper Green: Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crown and Garter pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Green include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Also near Upper Green
More services for Upper Green
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Upper Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Green
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Why get it checked now?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Upper Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
FAQs for Upper Green
Is Upper Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Green?
Yes. Upper Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.