Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Sedrup Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Sedrup, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Holes around roof penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Sedrup
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs don’t have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and flat roof membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are breaches hidden under paving or planting and leaks that return after repairs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Sedrup take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sedrup (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Around Sedrup, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- 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.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat and commercial roofs around Sedrup
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Sedrup is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Sedrup is one of many places we visit across Buckinghamshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of HP17 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Bishopstone (1 mile south), Walton Court (1 mile east), Upton (2 miles west), Ford (2 miles south-west) and Dinton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sedrup
We work in homes and buildings around The Harrow pub, The Mandeville School and Pebble Brook School. The closest station to Sedrup is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (2.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Sedrup questions
How do I find out if my home in Sedrup is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Sedrup?
Yes, Sedrup is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Sedrup
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sedrup
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Also near Sedrup
More services for Sedrup
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Limit access to the roof
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Don’t leave water getting in
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.