Greater London · London and the South East
Barking Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Barking, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
What electronic leak detection looks like in Barking
Eastbury Manor House, about 0.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barking. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near St Patrick's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For businesses in and around places like Gallions Reach Shopping Park, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Barking, along with any off-street space.
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Barking, we can come and survey your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Barking and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Barking, we cover Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Barking
We work in homes and buildings around Mayesbrook Park, Greatfields School and The Barking Dog pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barking station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west) and Barking Community Hospital (under half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
Electronic leak detection in Barking: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We’re often asked to look into leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks that return after repairs, across flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. Which one is on a roof in Barking shapes how it is checked. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Barking
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Surveys in Barking can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In Barking, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Barking questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Barking?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is Barking in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Barking is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barking
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.