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Electronic Leak Detection in Addlestone
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Addlestone? We carry out electronic leak detection in Addlestone and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection in Addlestone: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Typical surveys look at stains far from any visible defect and failed seams and laps, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Addlestone can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Every survey ends with 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
- Addlestone (KT15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Addlestone
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you live in an older home near St Paul's, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
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What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Homes around Addlestone frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Addlestone
Will you come out to Addlestone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addlestone?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How much time does ELD need?
It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Electronic leak detection around Addlestone
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Addlestone has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 1.8 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Addlestone station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Darley Dene Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Addlestone is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Addlestone is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of the KT15 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Market Street, High Street and Station Road. Being close to the A317 and A318, Addlestone is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Addlestone: New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Addlestone
We work in homes and buildings around Jubilee High School, Woburn Park and St George's College Weybridge, among other places. There is a railway station in Addlestone itself: Addlestone station. A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Addlestone include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Useful tips for Addlestone property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Do not leave water getting in
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.