Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Sandhills
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Sandhills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Holes around roof penetrations
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Do not leave water getting in
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we’ll note it, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
How electronic leak detection works in Sandhills
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Sandhills and across London and the South East. Testing normally takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaking laps in the waterproofing and damage from equipment installers, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sandhills 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.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Sandhills (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Older rural homes like those around Sandhills can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Sandhills, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Flat roofs in Sandhills
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like King Edward's School Witley: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Witley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Sandhills is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Sandhills is one of the places in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane. We also cover the places around Sandhills: Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Sandhills
Around Sandhills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rodborough, Dog And Pheasant Public House and Witley CofE Controlled Infant School, among other places. The closest station to Sandhills is Witley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Sandhills
Will you come out to Sandhills?
Yes, Sandhills is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sandhills?
Yes, Sandhills is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Sandhills?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Share any details you have and we will confirm suitability.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Why act early in Sandhills
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. In a small place like Sandhills, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Sandhills
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandhills
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
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. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.