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London Fields Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in London Fields, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in London Fields
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. We survey green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches hidden under paving or planting and patched roofs that still leak.
Offices, shops and blocks of flats across London often have large flat roofs with plant, rooflights and walkways. Each pipe, upstand and fixing through the covering is a possible weak point. In London Fields, roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand. Rooflights, plant supports and pipe entries are common places for a membrane to fail.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- London Fields (E8, E2, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in London Fields
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for electronic leak detection in London Fields, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common roof problems in London Fields
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Failed seams and laps
For businesses in and around places like Hackney Walk, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Common questions in London Fields
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in London Fields?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in London Fields is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we’ll confirm suitability.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in London Fields runs like any other.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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What electronic leak detection looks like in London Fields
About 0.7 miles north-east lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around London Fields has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Within a mile and a half or so of London Fields there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you look after a building such as Gayhurst Community School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
London Fields is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. If you’re in London Fields, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. London Fields is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for electronic leak detection.
Surveys in E8, E2 and E9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Tudor Road, Forest Road and Duncan Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A1207 close by, London Fields is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside London Fields, we cover Hackney Central (1 mile north), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-east), Dalston (1 mile north-west), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Kingsland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in London Fields
In London Fields, that means homes and buildings near The Urswick School, Haggerston Park and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and the streets around them. You will also find The Dolphin pub (under half a mile east) and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (within half a mile north-east). London Fields has its own railway station: London Fields station. A little further out are German Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Hackney Walk (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near London Fields include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in London Fields, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.