Surrey · London and the South East
Abinger Hammer Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Abinger Hammer, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
About our electronic leak detection in Abinger Hammer
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed waterproofing to test before it’s covered and leaks showing away from the breach, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Abinger Hammer, 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Abinger Hammer (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Abinger Hammer
Is my home in Abinger Hammer listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Abinger Hammer in the area you cover?
Yes, Abinger Hammer is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How do I book a survey in Abinger Hammer?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a small place like Abinger Hammer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs frequently have seams and patches where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Flat and commercial roofs around Abinger Hammer
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Hatchlands Park, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abinger Hammer. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Abinger Hammer and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Abinger Hammer. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of RH5 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around Abinger Hammer
Around Abinger Hammer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Abinger Arms and Colekitchen Down, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Abinger Hammer needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.