Slough · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Burnham, Slough
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Burnham, with photos and a written report.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Failed seams and laps
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Burnham
Do you cover smaller places like Burnham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Burnham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How electronic leak detection works in Burnham
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. Common reasons to book are holes around roof penetrations and gaps at membrane joints, across commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
In a smaller place like Burnham, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Burnham (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Don’t leave water getting in
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. ELD can locate them.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Flat roofs in Burnham
Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Burnham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For hotels and guest houses around Burnham, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Burnham is about 2 miles north-west of Slough, in Slough. We visit Burnham as part of our work across Slough, for homes and businesses alike. Burnham is one of the places in Slough where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
Electronic leak detection in SL1, SL6 and SL2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Stomp Road, Priory Road and High Street. Other places close to Burnham include Huntercombe (1 mile south), Hitchambury (1 mile west), Taplow (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile south-east) and Rose Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chalvey (3 miles south-east), Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles east) and Ditton (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Burnham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Burnham
Around Burnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Haymill Valley, Garibaldi Public House and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burnham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.9 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
How we price electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Burnham, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Towns and villages near Burnham
What else we do in Burnham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burnham
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a smaller place like Burnham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.