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Electronic Leak Detection in Wickham Heath
Electronic leak detection in Wickham Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Do you need electronic leak detection in Wickham Heath?
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
If you look after a building such as Stockcross C.E. School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
How electronic leak detection works in Wickham Heath
Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you’re worried about stains far from any visible defect and new roofs to check before paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Wickham Heath, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickham Heath
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. Outbuildings and barns around Wickham Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Wickham Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Wickham Heath: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wickham Heath is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Wickham Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Wickham Heath
The wider area around Wickham Heath has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 1.8 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Andrew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Wickham Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Wickham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for electronic leak detection. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across RG20 for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Wickham Heath, we cover Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Around Wickham Heath
In Wickham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Wickham Heath include Sole Common Pond.
How we price electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Wickham Heath, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Wickham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.