Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Clewer Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Clewer and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Clewer
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
About our electronic leak detection in Clewer
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. The results then follow in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and holes left by work on the roof, across single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs.
In a smaller place like Clewer, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
It is not 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
- Clewer (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Clewer: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Clewer has a long history of building, with Windsor Castle about 1 mile east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Edward's Catholic First School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Clewer, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If you are in Clewer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Clewer and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of SL4 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane. You will find Clewer on the A308 and A332, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Clewer, we cover Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Clewer
In Clewer, that means homes and buildings near The Windsor Boys' School, The Windsor Boys' School and The Vansittart Arms. Clewer’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Antiquities (0.7 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clewer
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the price in Clewer
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Clewer
Will you come out to Clewer?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Clewer?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
How much time does ELD need?
It typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a survey in Clewer, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Clewer, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Clewer
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you let a flat or house near Windsor & Eton Central station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.