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Electronic leak detection in Mytchett, Surrey
Electronic leak detection across Mytchett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection in Mytchett: what you get
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Mytchett often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when booking, 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Mytchett (GU16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a survey in Mytchett, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Carrying out the repair work
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mytchett
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Mytchett
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Water coming in under a flat roof
For landlords with property near Farnborough North station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Local flat roofs in Mytchett
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Wanborough Manor about 4.9 miles south-east, Mytchett sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mytchett Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Mytchett is about 2 miles south of Frimley, in Surrey. In Mytchett, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Mytchett is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of GU16 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Wynfields, Coleford Close and Burgess Close. With the B3411 close by, Mytchett is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. We also cover North Camp (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (2 miles south), Farnborough (2 miles west), Cove (3 miles west) and Southwood (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Camberley (3 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Mytchett
We work in homes and buildings around Henry Tyndale School, Prince of Wales pub and Sixth Form College and the streets around them. Nearby too are Frimley Lodge Park (0.6 miles north) and National Aerospace Library (1.4 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough North station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Mytchett includes Danger Hill and Aunt's Pool.
FAQs for Mytchett
Will you come out to Mytchett?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Mytchett listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.