Surrey · London and the South East
Fernhurst Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Fernhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
About our electronic leak detection in Fernhurst
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 are worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Fernhurst 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Fernhurst (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fernhurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Flat roofs in Fernhurst
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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Fernhurst has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 4.3 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Margaret, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. We cover Fernhurst and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Fernhurst is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU27 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Fernhurst: Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Fernhurst
Fernhurst’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Useful tips for Fernhurst property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss where the roof suits it. Around Fernhurst, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Fernhurst, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fernhurst
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Fernhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know 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’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Fernhurst
How do I find out if my home in Fernhurst is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Fernhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Fernhurst?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Take a building like Fernhurst Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see