Surrey · London and the South East
Egham Wick Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Egham Wick, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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.
How electronic leak detection works in Egham Wick
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. The results come in a report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most frequently book us about leaks through a covered membrane and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Some older homes in villages like Egham Wick are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Egham Wick (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Egham Wick
Is Egham Wick within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Egham Wick?
Yes, Egham Wick is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD does not suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours is not suitable at the start.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Useful tips for Egham Wick property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
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.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Flat and commercial roofs around Egham Wick
With Frogmore House about 3.6 miles north, Egham Wick sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Virginia Water station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Egham Wick is about 2 miles west of Egham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Egham Wick, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TW20 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Wick Lane and Wick Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Egham Wick, we cover Englefield Green (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Wentworth (2 miles south), Stroude (2 miles south-east) and Virginia Water (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Egham Wick
We work in homes and buildings around Riverside Walk and The Barley Mow Public House. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Egham Wick, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Egham Wick, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.