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Barford Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Barford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
About our electronic leak detection in Barford
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’re worried about gaps at membrane joints and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Barford are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Barford (GU10, GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Barford
What else we do in Barford
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Electronic leak detection around Barford
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like St John's CofE Aided Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Barford and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Barford. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU10 and GU26 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Barford: Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Near you in Barford
We work in homes and buildings around Crossways Inn and The Flashes and the streets around them. The closest station to Barford is Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
When to book a survey in Barford
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Barford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barford
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Barford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Barford?
Yes, Barford is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I book a survey in Barford?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.