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Electronic leak detection in Broadwater Farm, Greater London
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Broadwater Farm and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a covered membrane
How the survey works
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. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In Broadwater Farm, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Broadwater Farm, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broadwater Farm
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Broadwater Farm and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into water coming in under a flat roof and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Broadwater Farm, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Broadwater Farm
Bruce Castle, about 0.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broadwater Farm. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Broadwater Farm is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as The Willow Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Bruce Grove station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Philip the Apostle, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Broadwater Farm and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes Broadwater Farm. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the N17, N15 and N22 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Broadwater Farm include the A10. We also cover Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Near you in Broadwater Farm
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park View School, Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle School. Broadwater Farm’s nearest station is Bruce Grove station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Broadwater Farm include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Limit access to the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broadwater Farm
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Common questions in Broadwater Farm
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Broadwater Farm?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Is Broadwater Farm in the area you cover?
Yes, Broadwater Farm is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much time does ELD need?
It usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.