Surrey · London and the South East
Bunce Common Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Bunce Common and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Bunce Common
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and punctures from foot traffic or tools, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Bunce Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bunce Common (RH2, RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for electronic leak detection in Bunce Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Bunce Common
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Bunce Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Bunce Common is one of the places in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH2 and RH3 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bunce Common include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Near you in Bunce Common
In Bunce Common, that means homes and buildings near The Seven Stars Public House and Inholms Clay Pit, among other places. Bunce Common’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bunce Common include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Bunce Common
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
For landlords with property near Betchworth station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bunce Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Bunce Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Towns and villages near Bunce Common
Also in Bunce Common
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Bunce Common
Will you come out to Bunce Common?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Bunce Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.