Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Micklefield
Need electronic leak detection in Micklefield? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Local flat roofs in Micklefield
With Hughenden Manor about 2.3 miles north-west, Micklefield sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you run a business near Eden, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Micklefield is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Micklefield across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
All of HP13, HP10 and HP11 is covered for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Cock Lane, Colne Road and Baring Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Micklefield, we cover Totteridge (1 mile west), Tylers Green (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), Terriers (1 mile north-west) and Hazlemere (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Around Micklefield
In Micklefield, that means homes and buildings near The Dolphin Eye pub and Highcrest Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is High Wycombe station, about 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Eden (1.7 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Micklefield include Gomm's Wood.
About our electronic leak detection in Micklefield
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a written report with photographs of each breach found. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs alike.
Around Micklefield, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Micklefield (HP13, HP10, HP11)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Micklefield
When the membrane is buried, holes can’t be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Failed seams and laps
Anyone responsible for a site like Kings Wood School and Nursery will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why get it checked now?
A visual inspection can miss tiny holes. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye where the roof suits it. Blocked gutters on homes around Micklefield overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Micklefield
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Micklefield
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Micklefield
Do you cover smaller places like Micklefield?
Yes, Micklefield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Micklefield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Micklefield is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
File the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.