Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Amersham
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Amersham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it is covered.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Amersham
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are breaches hidden under paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, across commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Around Amersham, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Amersham (HP6, HP7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Amersham?
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
For landlords with property near Amersham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Parking in a town like Amersham is normally simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We check the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Amersham questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Amersham?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is my home in Amersham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Amersham
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Flat and commercial roofs around Amersham
With Chenies Manor House about 3 miles east, Amersham sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Amersham has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Michael and All Angels, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Amersham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Amersham is about 7 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Amersham as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the HP6 and HP7 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road West and Market Square. Amersham is on the A355 and A404, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Amersham on the Hill (1 mile west), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (1 mile north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Hyde Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Amersham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Amersham
We work in homes and buildings around The Pheasant Public House, Woodside Junior School and Dr Challoner's Grammar School, among other places. Amersham has its own railway station: Amersham station. Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.