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Electronic Leak Detection in Stroud Common
Need electronic leak detection in Stroud Common? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
How electronic leak detection works in Stroud Common
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. We survey green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are punctures from foot traffic or tools and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak.
Some older homes in villages like Stroud Common are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Stroud Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses like Chilworth Manor, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Stroud Common goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Christ 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. For landlords with property near Chilworth station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Stroud Common, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Across Surrey, we cover Stroud Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Stroud Lane and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
What’s near Stroud Common
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Stroud Common is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stroud Common include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Stroud Common
Is Stroud Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Stroud Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is Stroud Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Stroud Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
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 so we can pinpoint it.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stroud Common
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you can’t see by eye where the roof suits it. Older and listed buildings around Stroud Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Stroud Common property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stroud Common
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Green roofs and ballasted roofs cover the waterproofing. Some methods can work through these layers but it depends on the layers.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Stroud Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.