Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Lee Common
Electronic leak detection in Lee Common and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Stains far from any visible defect
How electronic leak detection works in Lee Common
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. If you’ve noticed patched roofs that still leak and leaks through a covered membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and roof terraces and balconies alike.
In a village or hamlet like Lee Common, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lee Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lee Common
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
What you can safely check yourself
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Flat roofs in Lee Common
Historic houses like Cholesbury Manor House, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Lee Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Great Missenden station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. In Lee Common, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
All of HP16 is covered for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and St Leonards (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Lee Common
We work in homes and buildings around Misbourne School and The Bugle pub. Lee Common’s nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lee Common includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Lee Common can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need electronic leak detection in Lee Common
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Anyone responsible for a site like Lee Common Church of England School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Lee Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lee Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Lee Common?
Yes, Lee Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
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.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Lee Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.