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Electronic leak detection in Shepperton, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Shepperton, with photographs and a written report.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Shepperton: what you get
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 will say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’ve noticed repairs that haven’t stopped the leak and breaches around outlets and penetrations, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on liquid-applied waterproofing, flat roof membranes and commercial flat roofs alike.
Around a smaller place like Shepperton, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
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.
- Location
- Shepperton (TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
Common roof problems in Shepperton
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that is hard to see can let water in long before anyone notices.
Common reasons to book include:
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Failed seams and laps
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
For hotels and guest houses around Shepperton, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Shepperton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Shepperton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shepperton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Shepperton?
Yes. Shepperton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is this a RICS 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.
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What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof membrane, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shepperton
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Check contractors protect the waterproofing when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shepperton
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 3.8 miles south-east lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Shepperton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Shepperton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. Shepperton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Shepperton. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: TW17. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane. You will find Shepperton on the B3366, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Shepperton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunbury Park, The Anchor pub and St Nicholas CofE Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Shepperton itself: Shepperton station. Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shepperton include Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.