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Electronic Leak Detection in Hampton Wick
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Hampton Wick, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hampton Wick
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Hampton Wick and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and patched roofs that still leak, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. For a building in Hampton Wick, access is agreed with whoever manages the roof ahead of the visit. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hampton Wick (KT1, KT2, TW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Hampton Wick, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hampton Wick
How do I find out if my home in Hampton Wick is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hampton Wick?
It depends on the street. If Hampton Wick has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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Useful tips for Hampton Wick property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Do not let outlets block
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hampton Wick. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Hampton Wick
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Hampton Wick, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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 run a business near Bentall Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hampton Wick is about 3 miles south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hampton Wick and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of KT1, KT2 and TW11 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Park Road, Fife Road and East Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Hampton Wick include Teddington (1 mile north-west), Ham (2 miles north), East Molesey (2 miles west), Strawberry Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hampton Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Hampton Wick
We work in homes and buildings around Foresters Arms, Tiffin School and Kingston Grammar School, among other places. Hampton Wick has its own railway station: Hampton Wick station. Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (3.8 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hampton Wick includes The Wood and The Lake.