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Electronic Leak Detection in Cramhurst
Independent electronic leak detection in Cramhurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
About our electronic leak detection in Cramhurst
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 will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. Typical surveys look at leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, on roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Cramhurst take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Cramhurst (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Cramhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Cramhurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Cramhurst is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cramhurst?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cramhurst
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. In a small place like Cramhurst, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Cramhurst?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you own a rental within reach of Milford (Surrey) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What electronic leak detection looks like in Cramhurst
Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Cramhurst goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Evangelist's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether the building in Cramhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Surrey coverage includes Cramhurst and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: GU8. Whether your property is on Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Cramhurst
In Cramhurst, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House, Rodborough Common and The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School. The closest station to Cramhurst is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Cramhurst includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.