Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Longwick, Buckinghamshire
Need electronic leak detection in Longwick? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks that return after repairs
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
Electronic leak detection in Longwick: what you get
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photos of each breach found. If you’ve noticed patched roofs that still leak and new membranes needing a check before handover, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Longwick can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Longwick (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Longwick
What else we do in Longwick
FAQs for Longwick
Will you come out to Longwick?
Yes, Longwick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Longwick?
Yes, Longwick is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You’ll know roughly how long before we start.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we look at the roof first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Longwick
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like Longwick Church of England Combined School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Owlswick Chapel, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Monks Risborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Longwick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Longwick can all book electronic leak detection. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Electronic leak detection in HP27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Headland End, Wickfields and Furrow Drive. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Owlswick (1 mile north), Alscot (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile south-west), Ilmer (1 mile north-west) and Horsenden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Longwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Princes Risborough School and The Red Lion Public House, among other places. Longwick’s nearest station is Monks Risborough station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.4 miles east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to a smaller place like Longwick is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- How wet the insulation is
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Useful tips for Longwick property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Limit access to the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.