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Electronic Leak Detection in Egham Hythe
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Egham Hythe, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Egham Hythe: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and holes left by work on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Around a smaller place like Egham Hythe, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Egham Hythe (TW18, TW20, TW19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Don’t let outlets block
- Find the breach before more patching
- Get leaks traced quickly
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Egham Hythe
Will you come out to Egham Hythe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Egham Hythe?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will testing take?
It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Egham Hythe
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we can’t safely access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Egham Hythe
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. For a survey in Egham Hythe, 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.
- 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 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Local flat roofs in Egham Hythe
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 3.5 miles south lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Egham Hythe has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Egham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For hotels and guest houses around Egham Hythe, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Egham Hythe is about 1 mile east of Egham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Egham Hythe can all book electronic leak detection. Egham Hythe is one of the places in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of TW18, TW20 and TW19 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Pond Road, Green Lane and Glebe Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A320 close by, Egham Hythe is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Staines-upon-Thames (1 mile north-east), Egham (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile south), Hythe End (1 mile north-west) and Penton Hook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Egham Hythe
In Egham Hythe, that means homes and buildings near The Magna Carta School, The Jolly Farmer Public House and The American School In England, among other places. Egham Hythe’s nearest station is Egham station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Egham Hythe includes Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.