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Electronic leak detection in Ockley, Surrey
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Ockley and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Common questions in Ockley
Is Ockley within the area you cover?
Yes, Ockley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Ockley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
About our electronic leak detection in Ockley
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are patched roofs that still leak and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings.
In a small place like Ockley, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
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.
- Place
- Ockley (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for electronic leak detection in Ockley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Ockley
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St John's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Ockley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ockley. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RH5. That includes homes and businesses on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ockley: Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Near you in Ockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House and the streets around them. Ockley’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Ockley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
For a price for electronic leak detection in Ockley, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas we cannot reach or that can’t be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ockley
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Don’t let outlets block
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.