Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Jordans
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Jordans? You can book electronic leak detection in Jordans and across Buckinghamshire.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Common roof problems in Jordans
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs, depending on the build-up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Landlords with a home close to Seer Green & Jordans station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Electronic leak detection in Jordans
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods normally 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 explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks through a covered membrane and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Jordans, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Jordans (HP9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Flat and commercial roofs around Jordans
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Chenies Manor House, about 5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Jordans goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Jordans School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Jordans is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
All of HP9 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane. We also cover Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east), Horn Hill (3 miles east) and Maple Cross (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Jordans
We work in homes and buildings around British Defence Film Library, The Chalfonts Community College and Jolly Cricketers pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Jordans can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Common questions in Jordans
Is Jordans in the area you cover?
Yes, Jordans is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Jordans as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Jordans?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Jordans book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.