Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tatling End
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Tatling End and across Buckinghamshire.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
About our electronic leak detection in Tatling End
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Older buildings in small places like Tatling End may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Tatling End (SL9, UB9)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for electronic leak detection in Tatling End
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Tatling End, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Tatling End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common roof problems in Tatling End
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St James Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Useful tips for Tatling End property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Tatling End: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tatling End is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Tatling End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Nearby places to Tatling End
Other services in Tatling End
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
- Sections we can’t safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
Local flat roofs in Tatling End
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Ickenham Hall, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tatling End. 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.
If you look after a building like The Gerrards Cross CofE School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Pavilions, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Tatling End is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Tatling End, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. London is in our area too.
We work across SL9 and UB9 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You will find streets like Oxford Road, Pinstone Way and Old Amersham Road. We also cover the places around Tatling End: Baker's Wood (1 mile east), Higher Denham (1 mile north-east), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Fulmer (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (10 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
Around Tatling End
In Tatling End, that means homes and buildings near Indigo Bar & Grill, among other places. Tatling End’s nearest station is Denham Golf Club station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3 miles south-east) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Tatling End includes Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.