Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Eton
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Eton from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection in Eton
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself and locates the breach. It is testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seams and laps and stains far from any visible defect.
Older buildings in small places like Eton may be 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.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Eton (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Find the breach before more patching
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eton
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Eton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
Common questions in Eton
Do you cover smaller places like Eton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Eton, such as hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Electronic leak detection around Eton
Eton has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
With Windsor Castle about 0.7 miles south, the area around Eton has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. Anyone responsible for a site like Eton Porny CofE First School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Eton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Eton and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Eton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in SL4 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane, and we cover them all. Eton is on the A332 and B3022, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Eton
Around Eton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Goswells, St George's School and Christopher Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Eton is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, roughly 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (within half a mile south) and Windsor Castle (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Around Eton, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Eton
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
More services for Eton
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps, but can still have thin spots or holes. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.