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Electronic leak detection in Feltham, Greater London
Electronic leak detection in Feltham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
How electronic leak detection works in Feltham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’re worried about damage from equipment installers and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and flat roof membranes alike.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London frequently have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Every penetration and upstand is a place where a membrane can fail. In Feltham, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Plant bases, rooflights and cable entries are all places where water can get in.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Feltham (TW14, TW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test will not work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
FAQs for Feltham
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Feltham, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Feltham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Feltham
Feltham has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Strawberry Hill House, about 3.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Feltham. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Feltham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Christ Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Feltham is about 6 miles south-west of Ealing, in Greater London. Feltham is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
All of TW14 and TW13 is covered for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include High Street, Railway Terrace and Sandycombe Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A244 and B377, Feltham is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Feltham, we cover Bedfont (1 mile west), Hounslow (1 mile south-west), Hatton (1 mile north), Ashford Common (2 miles south-west) and Cranford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Near you in Feltham
Around Feltham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hounslow Heath, Moon On The Square pub and Rivers Academy West London. There is a railway station in Feltham itself: Feltham station. A little further out are Hounslow Hospital (2.3 miles north-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Feltham include Richmond Hill and Pevensey Road Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
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’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a visit in Feltham, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Feltham
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Feltham
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Feltham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What else we do in Feltham
How we price electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.