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Electronic Leak Detection in Englefield Green
We carry out electronic leak detection in Englefield Green and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How electronic leak detection works in Englefield Green
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs alike.
Around a smaller place like Englefield Green, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of 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. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Englefield Green (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Englefield Green
Do you cover smaller places like Englefield Green?
Yes. Englefield Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Englefield Green, like hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Englefield Green
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Englefield Green means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Englefield Green
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Homes in smaller places like Englefield Green can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
For a price for your roof in Englefield Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to a smaller place like Englefield Green is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Electronic leak detection in Englefield Green: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often 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. Historic houses such as Frogmore House, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Englefield Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Egham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Englefield Green is about 1 mile west of Egham, in Surrey. Englefield Green is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in TW20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on South Road, Albert Road and Willson Road. Englefield Green is on the A328, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Egham Wick (1 mile south-west), Egham (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south-east) and Hythe End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Englefield Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Magna Carta School, Strode's College and The Barley Mow Public House, among other places. Englefield Green’s nearest station is Egham station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.