Surrey · London and the South East
Sidlow Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Sidlow and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
About our electronic leak detection in Sidlow
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It saves a wasted visit. If you’ve noticed holes around roof penetrations and breaches hidden under paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Sidlow, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Sidlow (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sidlow property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sidlow
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sidlow. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Flat and commercial roofs around Sidlow
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building like Dovers Green School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Salfords station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Emmanuel Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Roofs in Sidlow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Sidlow and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Other places close to Sidlow include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Around Sidlow
Around Sidlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Earlswood Common, Reigate School and Burys Court School and the streets around them. The closest station to Sidlow is Salfords station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sidlow includes Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sidlow
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Sidlow: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sidlow?
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 Sidlow?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sidlow is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Sidlow
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Somewhere like Sidlow needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.