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Electronic leak detection in Hurtmore, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Hurtmore, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Electronic leak detection in Hurtmore: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We are frequently asked to look into leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and new roofs to check before paving or planting, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hurtmore, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Hurtmore (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Hurtmore: local notes
The wider area around Hurtmore has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 1.5 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Charterhouse School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Hurtmore. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Electronic leak detection in GU7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hurtmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Middlebriars Wood, Broadwater School and Loseley Fields Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Hurtmore includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
What we are asked to look at in Hurtmore
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Landlords with a home close to Godalming station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Hurtmore: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hurtmore is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Hurtmore?
Yes, Hurtmore is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Nearby places to Hurtmore
What else we do in Hurtmore
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Areas we can’t reach or that cannot be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Why get it checked now?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. In a small place like Hurtmore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Hurtmore, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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 confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.