Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Marlow Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Marlow and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Marlow
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. We survey green roofs, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most often book us about water coming in under a flat roof and leaks showing away from the breach.
Around Marlow, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, which a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before anyone disturbs them. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing is not part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Marlow (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Marlow
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 2 miles south-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marlow has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as Congregational Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For businesses in and around places such as Eden, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Marlow is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Marlow. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in SL7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Marlow on the A404 and B482, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Marlow has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Marlow
We work in homes and buildings around Butcher's Tap and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. There is a railway station in Marlow itself: Marlow station. Nearby you will also find Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Marlow include Carpenter's Wood.
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What electronic leak detection does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Some conductive membranes
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Marlow
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marlow?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Marlow is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Marlow, like hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
We’ll tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer but holes and thin areas can occur. Whether ELD works depends on the coating and build-up.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marlow
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a home in Marlow, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Marlow
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Tips that help
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.