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Electronic leak detection in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Holmbury St Mary. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Holmbury St Mary
Will you come out to Holmbury St Mary?
Yes, Holmbury St Mary is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Holmbury St Mary listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How electronic leak detection works in Holmbury St Mary
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Holmbury St Mary and across London and South East England. Testing normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You get a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into stains far from any visible defect and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Holmbury St Mary, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Holmbury St Mary (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Holmbury St Mary, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in Holmbury St Mary
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Holmbury St Mary has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 4.8 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Belmont Prep School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Gomshall station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Mary The Virgins Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Holmbury St Mary is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Holmbury St Mary is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Horsham Road and Felday Glade or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Holmbury St Mary, we cover Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Holmbury St Mary
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House. Holmbury St Mary’s nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
Tips that help
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. For older village homes like those around Holmbury St Mary, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Holmbury St Mary
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and agents in Holmbury St Mary book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, which helps you plan work between tenancies.