Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Burchett's Green, Windsor and Maidenhead
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Burchett's Green? We carry out electronic leak detection in Burchett's Green and across Windsor and Maidenhead, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Burchett's Green
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in under a flat roof and holes left by work on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Burchett's Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Burchett's Green (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Burchett's Green
Do you cover smaller places like Burchett's Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Burchett's Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Burchett's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take 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. Cottages and farmhouses around Burchett's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flat and commercial roofs around Burchett's Green
Historic houses like Harleyford Manor, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Burchett's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Furze Platt station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Burchett's Green is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever you are in Burchett's Green, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Burchett's Green. Reading is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in SL6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Burchett's Green Road and Hall Place Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Burchett's Green include Holloway (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles south-east), North Ascot (9 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
Around Burchett's Green
In Burchett's Green, that means homes and buildings near Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub and the streets around them. Burchett's Green’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, about 2.8 miles east. A little further out are Marlow Museum (3.1 miles north) and St Mark's Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Burchett's Green includes Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Towns and villages near Burchett's Green
What else we do in Burchett's Green
When to book a survey in Burchett's Green
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.