Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Skittle Green, Buckinghamshire
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Skittle Green and across Buckinghamshire.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Skittle Green
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through before we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. We will tell you if the roof can’t be tested. If you are worried about breaches hidden under paving or planting and failed seams and laps, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Skittle Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Skittle Green
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
Flat roofs in Skittle Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building like Princes Risborough School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. We visit Skittle Green as part of our work across Buckinghamshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Skittle Green. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the HP27 postcode area for electronic leak detection. You will find streets such as Chinnor Road and Skittle Green, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Skittle Green
Around Skittle Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lions Of Bledlow pub, among other places. The closest station to Skittle Green is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Do not keep patching the same spot
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Skittle Green
Will you come out to Skittle Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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 Skittle Green?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Skittle Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll check whether ELD will work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long will testing take?
It typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Skittle Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How wet the insulation is
- Fixing the holes we find
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Skittle Green
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Prices for electronic leak detection in Skittle Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Skittle Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.