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Electronic leak detection in Hackney Wick, Greater London
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Hackney Wick, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hackney Wick
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hackney Wick
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we will say so. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and people most frequently book us about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water frequently runs under the covering before it shows. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in Hackney Wick, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Hackney Wick: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hackney Wick?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hackney Wick?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Hackney Wick?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Surveys in Hackney Wick can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Hackney Wick, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Paving and terraces cover the membrane. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Flat and commercial roofs around Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Sutton House, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hackney Wick. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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.
For hotels and guest houses around Hackney Wick, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Take a building like Mossbourne Riverside Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Hackney Wick is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover Hackney Wick and the places around it.
We survey roofs across E3, E9 and E20 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hackney Wick, we cover Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hackney Wick
In Hackney Wick, that means homes and buildings near Mulberry UTC, Mabley Green and Mulberry UTC, among other places. There is a railway station in Hackney Wick itself: Hackney Wick station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (3.3 miles south-west) and V&A East (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Hackney Wick include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
Common roof problems in Hackney Wick
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you own a rental within reach of Hackney Wick station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Find the breach before more patching
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.