Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Littleton, Surrey
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Littleton, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
Why act early in Littleton
Testing a new membrane before it’s covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. For an older or listed building in a place like Littleton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Why book us in Littleton
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How electronic leak detection works in Littleton
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. It’s testing only, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We survey commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are new roofs to check before paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Littleton take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Littleton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Littleton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Littleton?
Yes. Littleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Littleton in the area you cover?
Yes, Littleton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Flat roofs in Littleton
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Loseley Park, about 0.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littleton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like Church of St Francis are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Loseley Fields Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Farncombe station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Littleton is about 1 mile north of Farncombe, in Surrey. Surveys in Littleton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Littleton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: GU3. We also cover the places around Littleton: Binscombe (1 mile south-west), Onslow Village (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Hurtmore (2 miles south-west) and Wood Street Village (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
What’s near Littleton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Farncombe Wood, The Withies Inn and Broadwater School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farncombe station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lower Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Littleton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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, 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Littleton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.