West Berkshire · London and the South East
Wash Common Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Wash Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes around roof penetrations
Useful tips for Wash Common property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Don’t let outlets block
- Test new membranes before covering them
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
About our electronic leak detection in Wash Common
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We’re often asked to look into leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaking laps in the waterproofing, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around Wash Common, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Wash Common
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Towns and villages near Wash Common
Other services in Wash Common
Flat and commercial roofs around Wash Common
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 2.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wash Common goes. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Falkland Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Wash Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG14 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Wash Common include Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wash Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horris Hill School, Park House School and The Gun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wash Common include Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Wash Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Wash Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Wash Common?
Yes. Wash Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Wash Common in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Wash Common is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Wash Common?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a smaller place like Wash Common, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Homes in smaller places like Wash Common can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wash Common
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photos