Surrey · London and the South East
Irons Bottom Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Irons Bottom, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Irons Bottom, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our electronic leak detection in Irons Bottom
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting need more thought. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use, 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 isn’t possible, we will say so. Common reasons to book are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks through a covered membrane, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Irons Bottom take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
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 in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Irons Bottom (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Irons Bottom
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Take a building like Burys Court School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord and commercial surveys in Irons Bottom
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
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Electronic leak detection in Irons Bottom: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church such as Emmanuel Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you run a business near The Belfry, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Whether the building in Irons Bottom is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Surrey, we cover Irons Bottom. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH2 for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Around Irons Bottom
In Irons Bottom, that means homes and buildings near Earlswood Common and Reigate School, among other places. Irons Bottom’s nearest station is Salfords station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. For older village homes like those around Irons Bottom, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Irons Bottom
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Irons Bottom
Do you carry out roof surveys in Irons Bottom?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Irons Bottom is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Irons Bottom 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I book a survey in Irons Bottom?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.