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Electronic Leak Detection in Hurlingham
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Hurlingham, with photographs and a written report.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Hurlingham: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an 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. The results come in a report with photos. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and green roofs, and people most often book us about patched roofs that still leak and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a block or conversion in Hurlingham, the flat roof is often a shared part of the building.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Hurlingham (SW6, SW18, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Hurlingham
Fulham Palace, about 0.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurlingham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Imperial Wharf 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 business near Putney Exchange, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sulivan Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hurlingham is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether the building in Hurlingham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes Hurlingham.
Surveys in SW6, SW18 and SW15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Buer Road, Ewald Road and Dolby Road. Hurlingham is on the A304, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Parsons Green (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hurlingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duke of Cumberland pub, Queensmill School and Lady Margaret School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hurlingham is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Putney Exchange (0.9 miles south-west) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Use boards when working on the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a visit in Hurlingham, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey 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 drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We will say if the test will not work.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Hurlingham
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Hurlingham?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Hurlingham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes