Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Chobham
Electronic leak detection in Chobham and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Chobham: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into breaches around outlets and penetrations and gaps at membrane joints, across green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
In smaller places like Chobham, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Chobham (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Chobham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Chobham has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 3.2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around The Peacocks may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Lawrence, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Chobham and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Chobham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU24 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Chobham include the A319, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
What’s near Chobham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School. The nearest railway station is Longcross station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Chobham includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Chobham
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Anyone responsible for a site like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Prices for electronic leak detection in Chobham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
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 safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Chobham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chobham?
Yes, Chobham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Chobham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Chobham does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chobham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Around Chobham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.