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Electronic leak detection in Hayes, Greater London
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Hayes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection in Hayes: what you get
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seams and laps and waterproofing to test before it’s covered.
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 converted house in Hayes, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Hayes
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Limit access to the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hayes
The wider area around Hayes has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 3 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Hayes is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Hayes & Harlington station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Chimes, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. We cover Hayes and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square. Hayes sits on or near the A312, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
What’s near Hayes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Rosedale College and Barra Hall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Hayes is Hayes & Harlington station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Hayes includes Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hayes
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hayes?
Yes, Hayes is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Hayes is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hayes
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In Hayes, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.