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Electronic leak detection in Compton, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Compton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
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 when budgeting.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Compton
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Compton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Compton
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Compton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Compton
Do you cover Compton?
Yes, Compton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Compton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
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, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Compton
Farnham Castle, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Compton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like South Farnham School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as St Marys Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Compton, we can come and survey your property. Our Surrey coverage includes Compton. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU9 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
What’s near Compton
We work in homes and buildings around Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Compton is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Compton include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies