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Electronic leak detection in Huntercombe, Slough
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Huntercombe? We carry out electronic leak detection in Huntercombe and across Slough.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection in Huntercombe: what you get
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photographs of each breach found. We survey commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp inside with no sign on the roof and patched roofs that still leak.
Around Huntercombe, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Huntercombe (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Huntercombe
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Useful tips for Huntercombe property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Huntercombe is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- 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.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in Huntercombe: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 1.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Huntercombe goes. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St. Andrew's Shared Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Cippenham Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. If you’re in Huntercombe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Slough coverage includes Huntercombe and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
We work across SL1, SL6 and SL2 for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Huntercombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
Near you in Huntercombe
Around Huntercombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Haymill Valley, Westgate School and Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms. There’s a railway station in Huntercombe itself: Burnham station. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Upton Hospital (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Huntercombe include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Huntercombe
Is my home in Huntercombe listed or in a conservation area?
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 come out to Huntercombe?
Yes. Huntercombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.