Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Saunderton Lee Electronic Leak Detection
Independent electronic leak detection in Saunderton Lee. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Saunderton Lee questions
Is my home in Saunderton Lee listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Saunderton Lee?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does electronic leak detection do?
A sound membrane blocks the test current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How electronic leak detection works in Saunderton Lee
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs; that’s for your roofer to price. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at failed seams and laps and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, across commercial flat roofs, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Somewhere as small as Saunderton Lee, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Saunderton Lee (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Useful tips for Saunderton Lee property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Use boards when working on the roof
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Towns and villages near Saunderton Lee
Other services in Saunderton Lee
What affects the price in Saunderton Lee
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we’re asked to look at in Saunderton Lee
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Common reasons to book include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes left by work on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Testing before planting or ballast goes on is simpler.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check this first.
Flat and commercial roofs around Saunderton Lee
Historic houses such as West Wycombe Park House, about 3.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Saunderton Lee goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
For landlords with property near Saunderton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John's Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Saunderton Lee is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Saunderton Lee, we can come and survey your property. Saunderton Lee is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the HP27 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You’ll find streets like Wycombe Road, Little Lane and Lee Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Loosley Row (1 mile north-east), Lacey Green (1 mile north-east), Saunderton (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile south-west) and Bledlow Ridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Saunderton Lee
In Saunderton Lee, that means homes and buildings near Princes Risborough School and The Whip Inn, among other places. Saunderton Lee’s nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles north) and Wycombe Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Saunderton Lee includes Beacon Hill and Yoesden.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Saunderton Lee, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.