Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Cookham, Windsor and Maidenhead
Electronic leak detection in Cookham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Cookham
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are damage from equipment installers and leaks that return after repairs, on commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Cookham can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, 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. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Cookham (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Questions from Cookham
Is Cookham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Cookham in the area you cover?
Yes, Cookham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cookham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Places near Cookham
Other services in Cookham
Electronic leak detection around Cookham
Cliveden, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cookham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Cookham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Cookham Rise Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Cookham is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From houses to flats and shops in Cookham, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in SL6 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and High Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cookham include Cookham Dean (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Coldmoorholme (2 miles north), Bourne End (2 miles north-east) and Cores End (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (12 miles south) and South Ascot (11 miles south). Being one of Windsor and Maidenhead’s larger places, Cookham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Cookham
Around Cookham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Swan Uppers pub and Furze Platt Senior School. Cookham has its own railway station: Cookham station. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Museum (2.2 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Finding the breach sooner limits that. On a bungalow or cottage around Cookham, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book us in Cookham
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself 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. For a survey in Cookham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.