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Electronic Leak Detection in Alfold Crossways
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? You can book electronic leak detection in Alfold Crossways and across Surrey.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Alfold Crossways
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. We don’t estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and punctures from foot traffic or tools, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Alfold Crossways may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Alfold Crossways (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Alfold Crossways
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Alfold Crossways can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alfold Crossways
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Alfold Crossways
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alfold Crossways?
Yes, Alfold Crossways is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Alfold Crossways as anywhere else.
Is my home in Alfold Crossways listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We will explain why when we quote.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Limit access to the roof
- Do not let outlets block
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. 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. Somewhere as small as Alfold Crossways, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Alfold Crossways?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
In and around Alfold Crossways, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flat roofs in Alfold Crossways
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Alfold Crossways is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection in Alfold Crossways for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Alfold Crossways is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU6 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Loxwood Road, Chilton Close and Molten Way. If you are just outside Alfold Crossways, we cover Dunsfold (2 miles north-west), Elmbridge Village (3 miles north), Loxhill (3 miles north-west), Rowly (4 miles north) and Hascombe (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Alfold Crossways
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse and the streets around them. The countryside around Alfold Crossways includes Hydon's Ball.
What else we do in Alfold Crossways
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Alfold Crossways and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.