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Electronic leak detection in Farnham Common, Slough
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Farnham Common, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Electronic leak detection in Farnham Common
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and green roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Older buildings in small places like Farnham Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Farnham Common: local notes
With Cliveden about 3.3 miles west, Farnham Common sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Common Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you own a rental within reach of Burnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Whether the building in Farnham Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Slough, we cover Farnham Common. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood. Other places close to Farnham Common include Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Around Farnham Common
In Farnham Common, that means homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Carrying out the repair work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Farnham Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Farnham Common
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. In a small place like Farnham Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnham Common
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Farnham Common questions
Is Farnham Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Farnham Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Farnham Common?
Yes, Farnham Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. 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 when booking.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for electronic leak detection in Farnham Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.