Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Furze Platt, Windsor and Maidenhead
Electronic leak detection across Furze Platt, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Holes around roof penetrations
Local flat roofs in Furze Platt
Historic houses like Cliveden, about 2.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Furze Platt goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Furze Platt station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Furze Platt Senior School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Furze Platt is about 1 mile north of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Furze Platt can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SL6. We cover properties on Camden Road, Harrow Lane and Bridle Road. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Maidenhead (1 mile south), Pinkneys Green (1 mile west), Cookham Dean (2 miles north), Cookham (2 miles north) and Boyn Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (6 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east). Furze Platt is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Landmarks near Furze Platt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braywick Park, St Piran's School and Furze Platt Junior School, among other places. Furze Platt has its own railway station: Furze Platt station. Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Electronic leak detection in Furze Platt: what you get
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks showing away from the breach.
In a smaller place like Furze Platt, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Furze Platt (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Limit access to the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Furze Platt, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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Common questions in Furze Platt
Do you cover Furze Platt?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Furze Platt as anywhere else.
Is my home in Furze Platt listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Furze Platt
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Around Furze Platt, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.