Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Shortfield Common
We carry out electronic leak detection in Shortfield Common and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We look at this first.
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
About our electronic leak detection in Shortfield Common
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Shortfield Common and across London and the South East. Testing typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks through a covered membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shortfield Common, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Shortfield Common
Do you cover smaller places like Shortfield Common?
Yes. Shortfield Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Shortfield Common?
Yes, Shortfield Common is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older roofs in small places like Shortfield Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
For a price for electronic leak detection in Shortfield Common, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shortfield Common
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shortfield Common
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. Around Shortfield Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has 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.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Shortfield Common
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat roofs in Shortfield Common
The wider area around Shortfield Common has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 3 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Edgeborough School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Shortfield Common. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Electronic leak detection in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill. We also cover the places around Shortfield Common: Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Around Shortfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.