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Electronic leak detection in Wickham, West Berkshire
Electronic leak detection in Wickham and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Wickham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
About our electronic leak detection in Wickham
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at new membranes needing a check before handover and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Wickham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Wickham
Other services in Wickham
Common roof problems in Wickham
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Wickham
How do I find out if my home in Wickham is listed?
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.
Do you cover Wickham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent 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. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Wickham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- 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.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Wickham
About 3.7 miles south-east lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Wickham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Swithin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wickham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG20 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close. If you are just outside Wickham, we cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Wickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Five Bells pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sole Common Pond.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. For an older or listed building in a place like Wickham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.