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Electronic leak detection in Headley, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Headley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Common questions in Headley
Is Headley within the area you cover?
Yes, Headley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Headley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We will give you an idea when we quote.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What is electronic leak detection?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That’s how we locate breaches you cannot see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Electronic leak detection in Headley
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Headley and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Headley, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Headley (KT18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Headley
Electronic leak detection around Headley
With Polesden Lacey about 4.5 miles south-west, Headley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Tadworth station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Anywhere in Headley, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Headley is one of the places in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in KT18 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green. We also cover Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Headley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Nower Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Headley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Why act early in Headley
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out so attention can go to the right place. In a place like Headley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Headley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Headley property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Limit access to the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t let outlets block
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.