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Electronic leak detection in Puttenham, Surrey
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Puttenham? We carry out electronic leak detection in Puttenham and across Surrey.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Puttenham
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is usually done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. If you are worried about punctures from foot traffic or tools and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Puttenham may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Puttenham (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Puttenham
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Puttenham
Water trapped under a membrane can soak insulation and decking. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Around Puttenham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Puttenham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Do you need electronic leak detection in Puttenham?
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
If you look after a building such as Puttenham CofE Infant School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Do not leave water getting in
- Don’t let outlets block
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Act on leaks quickly. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Electronic leak detection around Puttenham
The wider area around Puttenham has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 0.9 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Wanborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Puttenham and the surrounding area. Puttenham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection.
Every address in GU3 is within our area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End. We also cover the places around Puttenham: Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
What’s near Puttenham
We work in homes and buildings around The Good Intent pub, Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and Prior's Field School and the streets around them. The closest station to Puttenham is Wanborough station, about 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Puttenham include Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Puttenham
Will you come out to Puttenham?
Yes, Puttenham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Puttenham?
Yes, Puttenham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.