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Pitch Place Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Pitch Place and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Damage from equipment installers
Electronic leak detection in Pitch Place: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that is for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Pitch Place, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Pitch Place (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Pitch Place
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Pitch Place is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Pitch Place is one of the places in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across GU8 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Pitch Place: Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Near you in Pitch Place
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes pub and The Flashes, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles east. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
Also near Pitch Place
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Note where leaks show inside and when
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Pitch Place
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- How wet the insulation is
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pitch Place
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Pitch Place, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Pitch Place questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pitch Place?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Pitch Place?
Yes, Pitch Place is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pitch Place
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.