Greater London · London and the South East
Pitshanger Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Pitshanger and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Common roof problems in Pitshanger
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Pitshanger means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
Electronic leak detection in Pitshanger: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Pitshanger and the rest of London and South East England. Testing typically takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photos. If you are worried about damage from equipment installers and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
On a London roof terrace or a flat roof over a back addition, water often runs under the covering before it shows. Upstands against parapets, outlets and the edge where flat meets pitched are common entry points. In a converted house in Pitshanger, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Pitshanger (W5, W13, UB6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s 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.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Surveys in Pitshanger can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Pitshanger, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We look at this first.
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
Nearby places to Pitshanger
Also in Pitshanger
Common questions in Pitshanger
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Pitshanger, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pitshanger?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Pitshanger?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Why it is worth a survey now in Pitshanger
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Pitshanger
Pitshanger has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. With Pitzhanger Manor about 1.1 miles south, Pitshanger sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Castle Bar Park station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Shop and office owners around London Designer Outlet may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Pitshanger is about 1 mile north of Ealing, in Greater London. We cover Pitshanger and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Pitshanger is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the W5, W13 and UB6 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Selby Road, Argyle Road and Kent Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Pitshanger include Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile east), Perivale (1 mile north), Ealing (1 mile south), Hanwell (2 miles south-west) and West Ealing (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Pitshanger
We work in homes and buildings around Brentham Clubhouse pub, St Benedict's School and Ealing Independent College and the streets around them. The closest station to Pitshanger is Castle Bar Park station, about 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Ealing Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and London Designer Outlet (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Fox Wood.