Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Parkgate, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Parkgate. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Limit access to the roof
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep outlets clear of debris
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
How electronic leak detection works in Parkgate
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new membranes needing a check before handover and water coming in under a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Parkgate may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Parkgate (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Older roofs in small places like Parkgate can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. Outbuildings and barns around Parkgate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Parkgate
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How we price electronic leak detection
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Nearby places to Parkgate
What else we do in Parkgate
Local flat roofs in Parkgate
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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
In and around Parkgate, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Parkgate, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Electronic leak detection in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Parkgate
In Parkgate, that means homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks, among other places. The closest station to Parkgate is Holmwood station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Parkgate includes Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Questions from Parkgate
Will you come out to Parkgate?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Parkgate?
Yes, Parkgate is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Parkgate?
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks that return after repairs
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs