Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ash, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Ash, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Ash: your questions answered
Is Ash in the area you cover?
Yes, Ash is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Ash?
Yes. Ash is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
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.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Electronic leak detection in Ash
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and people most frequently book us about holes left by work on the roof and failed seams and laps.
Around Ash, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Ash (GU12, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Local flat roofs in Ash
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Wanborough Manor, about 2.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ash. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as Walsh CofE Junior School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection in Ash for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Ash. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across GU12 and GU10 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Ash include the A331 and B3206, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Near you in Ash
We work in homes and buildings around Aldershot Park, The Connaught School and The Dover Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ash station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (4 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Ash
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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 price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
Common roof problems in Ash
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
If you let a flat or house near Ash 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 drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Note where leaks show inside and when
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Ash, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.