Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Eton Wick
We carry out electronic leak detection in Eton Wick and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Eton Wick
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at stains far from any visible defect and failed seams and laps, across green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Eton 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, 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.
- Where
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eton Wick
Landlords and letting agents in Eton Wick book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Eton Wick and across Windsor and Maidenhead can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older roofs in small places like Eton Wick can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Other services in Eton Wick
Flat roofs in Eton Wick
Within a mile and a half or so of Eton Wick there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Eton Wick CofE First School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Dorney Court, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eton Wick. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. Take an older house close to Church of Saint John the Baptist: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Eton Wick and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Eton Wick. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the SL4 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts. We also cover Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Around Eton Wick
In Eton Wick, that means homes and buildings near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub, among other places. Eton Wick’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Eton Wick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eton Wick?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Eton Wick?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Older cottages and farmhouses around Eton Wick can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Eton Wick
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Eton Wick property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.