Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Pitch Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Pitch Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Pitch Green
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We will say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about stains far from any visible defect and failed seams and laps.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Pitch Green take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Pitch Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Pitch Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price 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.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Pitch Green
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flat roofs in Pitch Green
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like Princes Risborough School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Pitch Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. In Pitch Green, as across Buckinghamshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
Electronic leak detection in HP27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Sandpit Lane and Chinnor Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Pitch Green: Skittle Green (1 mile south-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Bledlow (1 mile south), Henton (1 mile west) and Forty Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Around Pitch Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Lions Of Bledlow pub. The closest station to Pitch Green is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Pitch Green include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Pitch Green
Will you come out to Pitch Green?
Yes. Pitch Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pitch Green?
Yes, Pitch Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pitch Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we will say so at the start.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.