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Electronic leak detection in Hedgerley Green, Slough
Electronic leak detection around Hedgerley Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
How electronic leak detection works in Hedgerley Green
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you are worried about damage from equipment installers and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hedgerley Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Hedgerley Green (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Do not leave water getting in
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
FAQs for Hedgerley Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hedgerley Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hedgerley Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Hedgerley Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Hedgerley Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Hedgerley Green
New membranes can have defects from installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you own a rental within reach of Gerrards Cross station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hedgerley Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hedgerley Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Local flat roofs in Hedgerley Green
The wider area around Hedgerley Green has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 4.5 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Gayhurst School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Hedgerley Green is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Hedgerley Green and the surrounding area. Hedgerley Green is one of the towns and villages in Slough where we work for electronic leak detection. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the SL2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Gerrards Cross (2 miles east), Fulmer (2 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles south), Tatling End (3 miles east) and Wexham Street (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Slough (5 miles south), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (5 miles south), Britwell (4 miles south), Langley (6 miles south) and Upton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hedgerley Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bulstrode Park, The Chalfonts Community College and The White Horse Public House, among other places. Hedgerley Green’s nearest station is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hedgerley Green include Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.