Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Radnage, Buckinghamshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Radnage from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Failed seams and laps
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
About our electronic leak detection in Radnage
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Radnage may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Radnage (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Radnage
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
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.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Radnage
About 3.2 miles south-east lies West Wycombe Park House, a reminder of how long the area around Radnage has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Anyone responsible for a site like Radnage Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Radnage is about 6 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Radnage and the rest of Buckinghamshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Radnage is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across HP14 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Bottom Road, Bower's Lane and Bennett End Road. Other places close to Radnage include Bennett End (1 mile west), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile north-east), The City (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile north) and Waterend (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Around Radnage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes Inn. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Wycombe Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Yoesden and Bald Hill.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Radnage?
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Patched roofs that still leak
If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere as small as Radnage, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common questions in Radnage
How do I find out if my home in Radnage is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Radnage within the area you cover?
Yes, Radnage is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Useful tips for Radnage property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not let outlets block
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Check the roof after they’ve finished.