Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Esher, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Esher, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
About our electronic leak detection in Esher
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof cannot be tested. If you’re worried about leaking laps in the waterproofing and new roofs to check before paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Esher can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a smaller place like Esher, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the price in Esher
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Esher
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Esher?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Esher?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That’s how we locate breaches you can’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Flat roofs in Esher
With The Homewood about 1.8 miles south-west, Esher sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Milbourne Lodge School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Esher station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Esher and nearby. Across Surrey, we cover Esher and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across the KT10, KT7 and KT8 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Warren Close. Main roads around Esher include the A244 and A307, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Esher
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
Towns and villages near Esher
What else we do in Esher
What we’re asked to look at in Esher
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Esher book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.