London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Windsor and Maidenhead
Wherever you are in Windsor and Maidenhead, our roof surveyors can carry out electronic leak detection. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in Windsor and Maidenhead
In short: electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes. Choose your town from the list to see local details. To book, call 07833 053749.
Largest places
Other services in Windsor and Maidenhead
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
Postcodes in Windsor and Maidenhead
Our electronic leak detection service in Windsor and Maidenhead
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seams and laps and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
What you’ll pay
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What’s near Maidenhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and Braywick Park, among other places. You’ll also find All Saints' Church (under half a mile south-west), Claires Court Schools (less than half a mile north) and The Windsor Castle pub (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Maidenhead include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Flat roofs across Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor and Maidenhead has flat roofs of every size. Ponding, blisters, splits and lifting upstands are the usual signs of trouble.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in Windsor and Maidenhead. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it is given.
Maidenhead: Take a building like Claires Court Schools: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Maidenhead station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Why act early?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work.
Before you book any surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Windsor and Maidenhead
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Windsor and Maidenhead
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote for each roof individually. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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 when you book.