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Electronic leak detection in Datchet, Slough
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Datchet. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection in Datchet
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. We survey single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at membrane joints and leaks showing away from the breach.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Datchet often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Datchet (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for electronic leak detection in Datchet, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Places near Datchet
Other services in Datchet
Landlords, agents and block managers in Datchet
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Flat and commercial roofs around Datchet
Within a mile and a half or so of Datchet there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Datchet station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Frogmore House, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Datchet. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. We visit Datchet as part of our work across Slough, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets such as High Street, London Road and Percy Place. We also cover Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
What’s near Datchet
We work in homes and buildings around St George's School, The Royal Stag pub and Home Park, among other places. Datchet has its own railway station: Datchet station. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Eton Life (1.5 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Datchet include Staines Reservoirs.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Arranging work in a smaller place like Datchet is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
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 Datchet
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Datchet
How do I find out if my home in Datchet is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Datchet within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will testing take?
Testing normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Parking around Datchet is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Don’t let outlets block
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.