Surrey · London and the South East
Churt Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Churt, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Churt
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you before any testing starts. If you are worried about waterproofing to test before it’s covered and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Churt, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Churt (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Churt
Will you come out to Churt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Churt in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Churt is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What does electronic leak detection do?
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.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Electronic leak detection around Churt
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Roofs in Churt get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Churt is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU10 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane. Other places close to Churt include Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Churt
In Churt, that means homes and buildings near The Flashes and Crossways Inn. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Churt includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Churt, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Churt?
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St John's CofE Aided Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Churt
Landlords and agents in Churt book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.