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Shottermill Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Shottermill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Shottermill
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see so your roofer knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photographs of each breach found. If you’ve noticed leaks under green or ballasted roofs and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and green roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Shottermill, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Shottermill (GU27, GU26)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Shottermill is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shottermill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shottermill and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Electronic leak detection around Shottermill
Within a mile and a half or so of Shottermill there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Haslemere station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Camelsdale Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. Roofs in Shottermill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Shottermill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Electronic leak detection in GU27 and GU26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Shottermill sits on or near the A287, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Shottermill include Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shottermill
We work in homes and buildings around Woolmer Hill School, Woolmer Hill School and The Staff Of Life Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, about 0.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
What we are asked to look at in Shottermill
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Failed seams and laps
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
Take an older house close to St. Stephen's Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Shottermill
What else we do in Shottermill
Shottermill: your questions answered
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Shottermill?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is Shottermill within the area you cover?
Yes, Shottermill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.