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Electronic leak detection in Horley, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Horley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Electronic leak detection in Horley
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Horley and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, 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. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we are asked to look at most are breaches around outlets and penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Around Horley, 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. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Horley
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For hotels and guest houses around Horley, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Whether the building in Horley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Horley and the places around it.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and we cover them all. Horley is on the A23 and B2036, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Local landmarks in Horley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull pub and Oakwood School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Horley includes Reigate Heath.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Horley often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What electronic leak detection does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Why act early in Horley
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a family home in Horley, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Horley
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
If you let a flat or house near Horley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Horley
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Horley, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is Horley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Useful tips for Horley property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Get leaks traced quickly
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.