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Electronic Leak Detection in Shellwood Cross
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Shellwood Cross. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Shellwood Cross: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shellwood Cross?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Shellwood Cross?
Yes, Shellwood Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Shellwood Cross?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Electronic leak detection in Shellwood Cross
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Shellwood Cross and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed gaps at membrane joints and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shellwood Cross, 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 beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Some conductive membranes
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well but it depends on the product and layers.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. In a place like Shellwood Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Shellwood Cross
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Holmwood station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Roofs in Shellwood Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Near you in Shellwood Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Newdigate Brickworks, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Holmwood station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Shellwood Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Consider testing a new membrane before it’s covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.