Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Littlefield Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Littlefield Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Littlefield Green: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods usually 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 will explain our choice. If neither method suits your roof, we’ll tell you at the outset. If you’re worried about repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Littlefield Green 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Littlefield Green (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need electronic leak detection in Littlefield Green?
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Problems we come across often include:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
If you let a flat or house near Maidenhead station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Local flat roofs in Littlefield Green
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 4.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Littlefield Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Holyport College: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Littlefield Green is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Littlefield Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Littlefield Green. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: SL6. You will find streets such as Howe Lane, Green Lane and Littlefield Green. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Paley Street (1 mile east), Braywoodside (1 mile east), White Waltham (1 mile north-west), Shottesbrooke (1 mile north-west) and Touchen-end (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (6 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Littlefield Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and Ockwells Park, among other places. Littlefield Green’s nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (4 miles north-east) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and The Gullet Local Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane, which affects testing.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Small holes in liquid waterproofing may leak. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Also near Littlefield Green
Other services in Littlefield Green
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Littlefield Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Questions from Littlefield Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Littlefield Green?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Littlefield Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Littlefield Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Littlefield Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Let us know what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Useful tips for Littlefield Green property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlefield Green
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.