Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Little Kimble Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Little Kimble. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Little Kimble
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We’re frequently asked to look into punctures from foot traffic or tools and leaks showing away from the breach, across liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Little Kimble, flat roofs are usually 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Little Kimble (HP17, HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Carrying out the repair work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Why get it checked now?
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Little Kimble, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Electronic leak detection around Little Kimble
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Great Kimble Church of England School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Little Kimble is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Little Kimble as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. Little Kimble is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of HP17 and HP22 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on Station Road, Buttercup Crescent and Daisy Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Little Kimble include Great Kimble (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile south-west), Meadle (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south) and Whiteleaf (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Kimble
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Little Kimble itself: Little Kimble station. Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (0.5 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
Little Kimble questions
Do you cover Little Kimble?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Little Kimble is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, so wherever there’s a hole, it passes through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do I book a survey in Little Kimble?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable before testing.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Test new membranes before covering them
File the report with your roof paperwork. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
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What we are asked to look at in Little Kimble
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
If you run a business near Friars Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?