Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Danesfield
We carry out electronic leak detection in Danesfield and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
About our electronic leak detection in Danesfield
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that return after repairs and gaps at membrane joints.
Older buildings in small places like Danesfield may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Danesfield (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous roofs often have laps and old repairs where breaches occur. Testing depends on the roof.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Danesfield
About 0.6 miles south-east lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Danesfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Danesfield School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Danesfield is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. If you’re in Danesfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Danesfield is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in SL7 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Kings Wood, Thames Reach and Chestnut Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (1 mile west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Hurley (1 mile south-east) and Marlow Common (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Danesfield
In Danesfield, that means homes and buildings near Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and The Dog and Badger pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Danesfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Danesfield, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Danesfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How wet the insulation is
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Danesfield
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Danesfield, like hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Do you cover smaller places like Danesfield?
Yes. Danesfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Danesfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.