Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Puttenham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
About our electronic leak detection in Puttenham
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are new roofs to check before paving or planting and damp inside with no sign on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Puttenham 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Also near Puttenham
Also in Puttenham
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photographs. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Why act early in Puttenham
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. Outbuildings and barns around Puttenham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Puttenham
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Puttenham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Puttenham
Do you cover smaller places like Puttenham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Puttenham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Puttenham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How is ELD priced?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing and that changes how testing works.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Electronic leak detection around Puttenham
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Ascott House about 4.9 miles north, Puttenham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary (Church of England): the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Take a building like Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Cheddington station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Puttenham and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Puttenham is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in HP23 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road. We also cover the places around Puttenham: Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Puttenham
The closest station to Puttenham is Cheddington station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Puttenham includes Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Puttenham
Letting agents and landlords in Puttenham book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.
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 with less disruption.