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Electronic leak detection in Grayswood, Surrey
We carry out electronic leak detection in Grayswood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
About our electronic leak detection in Grayswood
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We will tell you if the roof cannot be tested. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains far from any visible defect and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Some older homes in villages like Grayswood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Grayswood (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Grayswood
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them, where the roof still suits the method.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
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What else we do in Grayswood
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 is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Grayswood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Local flat roofs in Grayswood
Grayswood has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Grayswood and the rest of Surrey. Grayswood is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in GU27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount. If you are just outside Grayswood, we cover Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Grayswood
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf Inn. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
Common questions in Grayswood
Will you come out to Grayswood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Grayswood?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What we’re asked to look at in Grayswood
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Grayswood, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.