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Dora's Green Electronic Leak Detection

Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Dora's Green and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.

  • Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
  • Breaches around outlets and penetrations
  • Failed seams and laps

Electronic leak detection for Dora's Green homes and businesses

Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Dora's Green

Some flat roofs can’t be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches around outlets and penetrations.

In a village or hamlet like Dora's Green, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.

The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.

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Where
Dora's Green (GU10)
Wider area
Surrey
Price
Quoted for your roof
Your report
Emailed report with photos and recommendations
Appointments
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Insured
PI and public liability insurance
Phone
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026

What this survey can’t tell you

Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:

  • Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
  • Fixing the holes we find
  • How wet the insulation is

If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.

What this survey covers

  • Roof terraces and balconies
  • Green roofs
  • Flat roof membranes
  • Single-ply roofs
  • Commercial flat roofs
  • Liquid-applied waterproofing

The survey, step by step

We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Dora's Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.

  1. You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
  2. We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
  3. The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
  4. We test the roof and locate any breaches.
  5. You get a report with photos of each breach.

How to prepare

  • Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
  • Check pets are kept safely away
  • Leave side gates unlocked

Getting a price

For a price for electronic leak detection in Dora's Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.

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Related advice

Common roof problems in Dora's Green

New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.

Typical things we are asked to look at include:

  • Holes around roof penetrations
  • Damage from equipment installers
  • Patched roofs that still leak
  • Leaks under green or ballasted roofs

If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hart Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.

What to check before booking

  • Their report turnaround times
  • Is there a chance to talk the report through?
  • Which limits apply to the survey
  • What insurance they carry

What to expect from a roof survey

Flat and commercial roofs around Dora's Green

In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.7 miles south-east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Dora's Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.

If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.

Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Dora's Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.

Electronic leak detection in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).

Near you in Dora's Green

In Dora's Green, that means homes and buildings near Weydon School. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.

Map of Dora's Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices for electronic leak detection in Dora's Green

We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:

  • Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
  • The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
  • How big the roof is
  • Height and safe access

For a price for your roof in Dora's Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.

What to let us know when you contact us

These details help when you get in touch:

  • The kind of building and roof involved
  • Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
  • Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
  • The property’s address and postcode

Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.

Your questions about electronic leak detection in Dora's Green

Do you carry out roof surveys in Dora's Green?

Yes, Dora's Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.

How do I find out if my home in Dora's Green is listed?

The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.

Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?

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.

Does the weather affect the survey?

Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.

What happens after the survey?

We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.

How quickly is the report sent?

Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.

Is it a structural engineer’s report?

No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.

Surveys for landlords and agents in Dora's Green

If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.

We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.

DIY checks: what’s safe

A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.

Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.

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