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Electronic leak detection in Fickleshole, Surrey
Electronic leak detection in Fickleshole from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Patched roofs that still leak
Fickleshole: your questions answered
Do you cover Fickleshole?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Fickleshole is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Fickleshole?
Yes. Fickleshole is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Electronic leak detection in Fickleshole
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs are not part of the report, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a report with photos. Common reasons to book are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and punctures from foot traffic or tools, across green roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
In a village or hamlet like Fickleshole, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fickleshole
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fickleshole. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Nearby places to Fickleshole
Other services in Fickleshole
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Local flat roofs in Fickleshole
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 2.6 miles east lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Fickleshole has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Woldingham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fairchildes Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Fickleshole and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Fickleshole. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in CR6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane. We also cover Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Fickleshole
We work in homes and buildings around Meridian High School, Addington Vale and The White Bear pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Woldingham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Fickleshole includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Fickleshole often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
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 email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Prices for electronic leak detection in Fickleshole
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.