Surrey · London and the South East
Meadvale Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Meadvale, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
About our electronic leak detection in Meadvale
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We survey single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are waterproofing to test before it’s covered and damage from equipment installers.
In smaller places like Meadvale, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Meadvale
How should I get ready for a visit in Meadvale?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Meadvale. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Do you cover Meadvale?
Yes, Meadvale is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much time does ELD need?
Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Meadvale?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
We’re often asked to look at:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Local flat roofs in Meadvale
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Earlswood (Surrey) station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Reigate School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection in Meadvale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Meadvale is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road and the roads around them. With the A2044 close by, Meadvale is simple for us to get to for electronic leak detection. If you are just outside Meadvale, we cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Around Meadvale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dunottar School, The Old Oak pub and Earlswood Common. The nearest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Meadvale include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- The extent of water in the insulation
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Use boards when working on the roof
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
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What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Meadvale is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye, on suitable membranes. On a bungalow or cottage around Meadvale, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs 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 Meadvale
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.