London and the South East

Electronic Leak Detection in Surrey

Wherever you are in Surrey, we can carry out electronic leak detection. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Need electronic leak detection in Surrey?

Call 07833 053749

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Towns we cover in Surrey

In short: electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or call 07833 053749 to book.

Main towns

What else we do in Surrey

Postcode areas we cover

Electronic leak detection across Surrey: what to expect

Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about leaks showing away from the breach and leaks that return after repairs.

We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.

We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.

How our prices work

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 your survey before booking.

Why customers in Surrey book us

Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
A photo-illustrated written report
Independent findings on the roof’s condition
PI and public liability insurance

Booking a survey

If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.

Landmarks near Guildford

In Guildford, that means homes and buildings near Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Also close by are Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east), Stoke Park (less than half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Flat and commercial roofs across Surrey

Flat roofs on homes across Surrey usually wear out well before the main roof. Lifespans vary: felt frequently around 15–20 years, EPDM around 30–50 and GRP up to about 30.

We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Surrey is part of that. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates.

Guildford: Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Sandfield Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.

For landlords and managing agents

Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.

Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.

Common roof problems in Surrey

Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.

We are frequently asked to look at:

Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Waterproofing to test before it is covered

What this survey can’t tell you

In fairness, a roof survey has limits:

Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Build-ups without a suitable layer below

What a survey costs

What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:

Building height and the viewpoints available
Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Any need for thermal images or a drone flight

For a price for your roof in Surrey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.

Helping us price your survey

Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:

Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Any marks or damp showing indoors
Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window

Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.

Why get it checked now?

Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached.

What to check before booking

Their insurance cover
Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What the survey won’t cover
Whether the price includes VAT

Surrey questions

Do you test for asbestos?

No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.

How many surveys have you done?

Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.

How long will testing take?

It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.

Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?

In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.

How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Surrey?

It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Does someone need to be in?

That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.

Is this a RICS survey?

No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.