Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Reigate
Electronic leak detection in Reigate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. ELD picks up breaches a visual check might miss, on suitable membranes. On a house in a town like Reigate, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection in Reigate
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. We are frequently asked to look into patched roofs that still leak and damp inside with no sign on the roof, across single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Around Reigate, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Reigate
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Useful tips for Reigate property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Get leaks traced quickly
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Places near Reigate
Also in Reigate
Flat and commercial roofs around Reigate
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Reigate station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Reigate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A25 and A217, Reigate is easy for us to reach for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Reigate include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Reigate has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Reigate
In Reigate, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College. There’s a railway station in Reigate itself: Reigate station. Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Reigate
Is Reigate in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Reigate is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What do I need to do before a survey in Reigate?
It is useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Reigate help us plan the visit.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It typically takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are typically carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Reigate?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Reigate, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit in Reigate runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.