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Stroude Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection around Stroude, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in Stroude: what you get
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. 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. You will also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are leaks through a covered membrane and damage from equipment installers, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Stroude, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Stroude
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stroude, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Stroude, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Electronic leak detection around Stroude
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Botleys Mansion, about 2.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Stroude goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like St Ann's Heath Junior School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Virginia Water station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Stroude and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Stroude is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU25 and TW20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stroude
We work in homes and buildings around The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk. Stroude’s nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Stroude includes St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Limit access to the roof
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We’ll explain what was found and what it means.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Stroude, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- 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
How to book
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. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Stroude
Do you cover smaller places like Stroude?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Stroude is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.