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Electronic leak detection in Hatton, Greater London
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Hatton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hatton
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and patched roofs that still leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a block or conversion in Hatton, the flat roof is frequently a shared part of the building.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hatton (TW14, TW6, TW4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Questions from Hatton
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Hatton?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hatton?
It depends on the street. If Hatton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hatton
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Hatton has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Shop and office owners around Treaty Centre may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Take a building like Cranford Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hatton is about 1 mile north of Feltham, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Hatton, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Greater London coverage includes Hatton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in TW14, TW6 and TW4 is covered for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Faggs Road, Envoy Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, all of which we cover. Hatton is on the A30, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Hatton, we cover Cranford (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (1 mile west), Harlington (1 mile north-west), Bedfont (1 mile south-west) and Feltham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Near you in Hatton
We work in homes and buildings around Green Man Public House, Hounslow Heath and Rivers Academy West London and the streets around them. The closest station to Hatton is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Treaty Centre (2.5 miles east) and Harlington (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
When to book a survey in Hatton
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Common reasons to book include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Historic houses such as Osterley House, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Hatton goes. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In Hatton, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Places near Hatton
What else we do in Hatton
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.