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Stoughton Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Stoughton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Stoughton
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. We’ll say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We’re frequently asked to look into waterproofing to test before it’s covered and water coming in under a flat roof, across roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Stoughton often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Stoughton (GU2, GU3, GU1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Also near Stoughton
Also in Stoughton
Useful tips for Stoughton property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. With lower homes, common in places like Stoughton, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stoughton
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Stoughton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Flat roofs in Stoughton
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Stoughton. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Historic houses such as Guildford Castle, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stoughton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Emmanuel Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Guildford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Hotels and guest houses near Stoughton cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection in Stoughton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Stoughton is one of the places in Surrey we cover for electronic leak detection.
Here we cover the GU2, GU3 and GU1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Stoughton include the A322 and A323, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Stoughton, we cover Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Around Stoughton
Around Stoughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Rydes Hill Preparatory School, among other places. Stoughton’s nearest station is Guildford station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Stoughton questions
How do I find out if my home in Stoughton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Stoughton?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
How does ELD work?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Stoughton
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey 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 email us.