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Electronic leak detection in Slough
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Slough? You can book electronic leak detection in Slough, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Slough
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed leaks showing away from the breach and leaking laps in the waterproofing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and green roofs alike.
A place the size of Slough has flat roofs on extensions, garages, dormers, shops, offices and blocks of flats. Felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, EPDM rubber around 30–50 years and GRP up to about 30. Ponding, blistering, splits and tired upstands are the usual signs of age. Workmanship and upkeep matter as much as the material when it comes to how long a roof lasts.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Slough (SL1, SL3, SL2, SL6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Electronic leak detection around Slough
About 2.1 miles south lies Windsor Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Slough has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Hotels and guest houses near Slough cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you let a flat or house near Slough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Slough is about 22 miles west of London. In Slough, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across the surrounding area, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Slough sits on or near the A4 and A332. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Slough
Around Slough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westgate School, Herschel Park and The Moon and Spoon pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Slough
Do you cover Slough?
Yes, Slough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Slough as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Slough is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you repair the leak?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Why act early in Slough
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. A small defect on a roof in Slough seldom stays small: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Early action is normally the cheaper option.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Slough
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Slough
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Herschel Grammar School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Slough
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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 look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. If the property is near the centre of Slough, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. We will want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photographs in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.