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Electronic Leak Detection in Chiddingfold
Need electronic leak detection in Chiddingfold? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Chiddingfold can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Chiddingfold: what you get
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. Common reasons to book are water coming in under a flat roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, across liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Chiddingfold are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Chiddingfold (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Chiddingfold?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you look after a building such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Sections we can’t safely access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Other services in Chiddingfold
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chiddingfold
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Flat and commercial roofs around Chiddingfold
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Teresa of Avila Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Witley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Chiddingfold gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Chiddingfold is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Chiddingfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Chiddingfold is Witley station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Limit access to the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Common questions in Chiddingfold
Will you come out to Chiddingfold?
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 as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chiddingfold?
Yes, Chiddingfold is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chiddingfold as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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, so you know exactly what was covered.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.