Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Hunt's Green Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Hunt's Green and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Hunt's Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
About our electronic leak detection in Hunt's Green
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. If you are worried about failed seams and laps and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hunt's Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hunt's Green (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hunt's Green
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
If you live in an older home near Old Church of St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a small place like Hunt's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Hunt's Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Local flat roofs in Hunt's Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hunt's Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Great Missenden station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lee Common Church of England School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hunt's Green is about 4 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hunt's Green, the roof can be surveyed. Hunt's Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in HP16 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lee Gate (1 mile north), Kingsash (1 mile north-west), Wendover Dean (1 mile north-west), Great Missenden (2 miles south) and Great Hampden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (4 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hunt's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Misbourne School and Cock and Rabbit pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden station, about 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Sands Bank and Haddington Hill.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Hunt's Green
Is my home in Hunt's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hunt's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Hunt's Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing normally 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.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hunt's Green
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.