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Little Bookham Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Little Bookham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Electronic leak detection in Little Bookham
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We’re often asked to look into holes around roof penetrations and holes left by work on the roof, on roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Little Bookham often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Little Bookham: your questions answered
Do you cover Little Bookham?
Yes, Little Bookham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Little Bookham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable before testing.
Nearby places to Little Bookham
What else we do in Little Bookham
What electronic leak detection looks like in Little Bookham
Polesden Lacey, about 1.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Bookham. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Howard of Effingham School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Bookham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. If you’re in Little Bookham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Little Bookham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in KT23 and KT24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Near you in Little Bookham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. Little Bookham’s nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Little Bookham includes Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Bookham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Bookham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. With lower homes, common in places like Little Bookham, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a survey in Little Bookham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Little Bookham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.