Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tadworth
Electronic leak detection in Tadworth and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Tadworth
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. If you’ve noticed new roofs to check before paving or planting and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof membranes, roof terraces and balconies and single-ply roofs alike.
Around a smaller place like Tadworth, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Act on new leaks promptly
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Tadworth: your questions answered
Is Tadworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tadworth?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much time does ELD need?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which method do you use?
The roof decides the method. We will explain why when we quote.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. A visit to Tadworth is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Places near Tadworth
What else we do in Tadworth
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- How wet the insulation is
- Some conductive membranes
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Tadworth
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Flat roofs in Tadworth
Fitznells Manor, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tadworth. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Tadworth Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Tadworth station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Tadworth is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover Tadworth. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across KT20 and KT18 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres. If you are just outside Tadworth, we cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Near you in Tadworth
Around Tadworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green and the streets around them. Tadworth’s nearest station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Open spaces near Tadworth include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. 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 use the contact form.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tadworth
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.