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Electronic leak detection in Broadford, Surrey
Electronic leak detection in Broadford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
About our electronic leak detection in Broadford
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that return after repairs and breaches hidden under paving or planting.
In a small place like Broadford, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Broadford, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Electronic leak detection in Broadford: local notes
The wider area around Broadford has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 1.4 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Shalford Infant School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Shalford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Michael, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Broadford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey.
We work across GU4 for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Broadford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub. There is a railway station in Broadford itself: Shalford station. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Broadford include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Broadford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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 we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Broadford
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broadford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Questions from Broadford
Will you come out to Broadford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. 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 hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Do not leave water getting in
- Find the breach before more patching
- Do not let outlets block
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.