Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
High Wycombe Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in High Wycombe and across Buckinghamshire.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a visit in High Wycombe, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in High Wycombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How electronic leak detection works in High Wycombe
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you at the outset. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and gaps at membrane joints, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Around High Wycombe, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near High Wycombe
What else we do in High Wycombe
Your questions about electronic leak detection in High Wycombe
Do you carry out roof surveys in High Wycombe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Wycombe?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
How do I book a survey in High Wycombe?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Wycombe
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in High Wycombe and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for electronic leak detection in High Wycombe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Common roof problems in High Wycombe
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damage from equipment installers
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hamilton Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Local flat roofs in High Wycombe
The wider area around High Wycombe has a long history of building, with Hughenden Manor about 1.5 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Within a mile and a half or so of High Wycombe there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Landlords with a home close to High Wycombe station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near High Wycombe, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever you are in High Wycombe, we can come and survey your property. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes High Wycombe and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10 is covered for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on High Street, Church Square and Queens Square. You’ll find High Wycombe on the A40 and A404, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). High Wycombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire.
What’s near High Wycombe
We work in homes and buildings around London Central Elementary High School, Three Tuns Public House and The Tower. High Wycombe has its own railway station: High Wycombe station. Other landmarks nearby include Eden (less than half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (less than half a mile north). The countryside around High Wycombe includes Gomm's Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies