Surrey · London and the South East
Godalming Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Godalming, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in Godalming
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We are often asked to look into leaking laps in the waterproofing and patched roofs that still leak, across single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
In smaller places like Godalming, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Do not leave water getting in
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Why act early in Godalming
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Godalming, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a survey in Godalming, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Godalming
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Loseley Park, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Godalming goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Moss Lane School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Godalming station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like St Edmund Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Godalming and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Godalming.
We work across GU7 and GU8 for electronic leak detection. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and we cover them all. With the A3100 and B2130 close by, Godalming is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Around Godalming
In Godalming, that means homes and buildings near The Richmond Arms Public House, Godalming College and St Hilary's School and the streets around them. Godalming has its own railway station: Godalming station. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Godalming include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Nearby places to Godalming
What else we do in Godalming
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Godalming
Do you carry out roof surveys in Godalming?
Yes, Godalming is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Godalming is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.