Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Lee Gate Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Lee Gate from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Lee Gate
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods normally need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. Typical surveys look at new roofs to check before paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Lee Gate are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Lee Gate (HP16)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Questions from Lee Gate
Is Lee Gate in the area you cover?
Yes, Lee Gate is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lee Gate as anywhere else.
Is my home in Lee Gate listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How does ELD work?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there is a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Towns and villages near Lee Gate
Other services in Lee Gate
Local flat roofs in Lee Gate
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Lee Gate has a long history of building, with Cholesbury Manor House about 2.2 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Wendover station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Old Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Lee Common Church of England School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Lee Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Lee Gate is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP16 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Furze Field Lane and Chesham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Lee Gate, we cover Kingsash (1 mile west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south), Wendover Dean (1 mile west), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Near you in Lee Gate
We work in homes and buildings around John Colet School and The Gate Public House. The nearest railway station is Wendover station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Trenchard Museum (2.6 miles north) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Lee Gate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Why act early in Lee Gate
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like Lee Gate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Lee Gate, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lee Gate
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.