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Electronic Leak Detection in Enfield
Electronic leak detection in Enfield from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Enfield
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Enfield and across London and South East England. Testing normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into damp inside with no sign on the roof and new roofs to check before paving or planting, across green roofs, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Across London, flat roofs are everywhere, from back additions and dormers to roof terraces, blocks of flats and offices. They’re covered in felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply membranes, each with its own weak points. In Enfield, as anywhere in London, the right approach depends on what the roof is made of. Many older flat roofs are felt or asphalt, and many newer ones EPDM rubber or GRP.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Enfield (EN1, EN2, N21)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In Enfield, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Enfield
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. In Enfield, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Enfield
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Enfield
Letting agents and landlords in Enfield book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Use boards when working on the roof
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing, which affects testing.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Flat and commercial roofs around Enfield
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Enfield has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 1.3 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Enfield Grammar School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Enfield is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Enfield is about 9 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Enfield, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across EN1, EN2 and N21 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Lea Road, Farr Road and Cecil Road. Enfield is on the A110, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Enfield, we cover Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south), Enfield Chase (1 mile west), Gordon Hill (1 mile north) and Forty Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Enfield
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Head pub, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Enfield Town Park. Enfield has its own railway station: Enfield Town station. A little further out are Museum of Enfield (within half a mile south) and St Michaels Hospital (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bowyer's Water and Pole Hill.
Common questions in Enfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Enfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Enfield?
It can be, so it’s useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.
How does ELD work?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.