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St George's Fields Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in St George's Fields, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in St George's Fields
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, to find where it has been breached. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. We are often asked to look into waterproofing to test before it’s covered and holes around roof penetrations, on single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Water getting through a flat roof in London can travel under the covering and appear some way from the hole. Outlets, upstands against parapet walls and joins with the main roof are frequent culprits. In a converted house in St George's Fields, the roof above may belong to the building rather than one flat.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- St George's Fields (SE1, SE11, SE17)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
Inverted roofs have the insulation on top of the waterproofing and that changes how testing works.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Prices for electronic leak detection in St George's Fields
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in St George's Fields, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a London area like St George's Fields, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in St George's Fields
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St George's Fields?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in St George's Fields?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you work in St George's Fields?
Yes. We carry out electronic leak detection in St George's Fields, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Send us details of the roof. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Do you need electronic leak detection in St George's Fields?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near St George's Fields, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What electronic leak detection looks like in St George's Fields
Benjamin Franklin House, about 1.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St George's Fields. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of St George's Fields. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Anyone responsible for a site like St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Gabriel's Wharf, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
St George's Fields is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. St George's Fields is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. St George's Fields is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
We survey roofs across the SE1, SE11 and SE17 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane and the roads around them. St George's Fields sits on or near the A300 and A302, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Elephant and Castle (1 mile south-east), Newington Butts (1 mile south-east), Vauxhall (1 mile south-west), Lambeth (1 mile south-west) and Westminster (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in St George's Fields
We work in homes and buildings around The Duke Of Clarence Public House, London School of Musical Theatre and Lambeth Palace Library. You will also find Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (within half a mile south-west) and Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park (within half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in St George's Fields itself: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north) and General Lying-In Hospital (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.