Surrey · London and the South East
Ewhurst Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Ewhurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Ewhurst
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Ewhurst and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a report with photographs. Typical surveys look at waterproofing to test before it’s covered and holes left by work on the roof, across liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Ewhurst, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ewhurst (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ewhurst
Do you cover Ewhurst?
Yes, Ewhurst is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Ewhurst?
Yes, Ewhurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
What does electronic leak detection do?
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.
Common roof problems in Ewhurst
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Ockley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Some methods can work through these layers, depending on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test won’t work.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. In a hamlet or village like Ewhurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Ewhurst
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. For older village homes like those around Ewhurst, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
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 you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Ewhurst
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Ewhurst
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Roofs in Ewhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Ewhurst. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU6 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Ewhurst on the B2127, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ewhurst
In Ewhurst, that means homes and buildings near Sayer's Croft LNR, Bulls Head pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. The closest station to Ewhurst is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.