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Electronic leak detection in Connaught Village, Greater London
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Connaught Village and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection for Connaught Village homes and businesses
Electronic leak detection in Connaught Village
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water frequently runs under the covering before it shows. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Connaught Village, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Connaught Village (W1U, W1H, W2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Connaught Village questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Connaught Village?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Connaught Village?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you work in Connaught Village?
Yes. We cover Connaught Village and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Connaught Village?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Flat roofs in Connaught Village
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Connaught Village has a long history of building, with Handel Hendrix House about 0.9 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to London Paddington station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For businesses in and around places like Harrods, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Connaught Village is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We visit Connaught Village as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in W1U, W1H and W2 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Craven Road, Harbet Road and Edgware Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Connaught Village sits on or near the A40 and A402. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hyde Park Estate (1 mile west), Tyburn (1 mile south-east), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
What’s near Connaught Village
In Connaught Village, that means homes and buildings near Hyde Park, North Westminster Community School and Duke Of Kendal pub, among other places. You’ll also find International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.8 miles east). The nearest railway station is London Paddington station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fortius Clinic (0.6 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Connaught Village include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
Towns and villages near Connaught Village
Other services in Connaught Village
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Connaught Village
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damage from equipment installers
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Connaught Village moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Connaught Village
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.