Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Stubbings
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Stubbings and across Windsor and Maidenhead, with plain-English findings.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Electronic leak detection in Stubbings: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method before any testing starts. We’re frequently asked to look into new membranes needing a check before handover and breaches around outlets and penetrations, across flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Stubbings are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Stubbings
Harleyford Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stubbings. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. James the Less, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Furze Platt station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Stubbings. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Stubbings and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of SL6 for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Stubbings
We work in homes and buildings around Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub. Stubbings’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, about 2.2 miles east. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Stubbings includes Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Older and listed buildings around Stubbings may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Stubbings
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Make sure trades protect the waterproofing
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Cottages and farmhouses around Stubbings frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the price in Stubbings
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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
We’ll typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Stubbings: your questions answered
Do you cover Stubbings?
Yes, Stubbings is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stubbings?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is for your roofer to repair.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.