Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Terriers Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Terriers, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damage from equipment installers
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Terriers
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. 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. Common reasons to book are holes around roof penetrations and damage from equipment installers, across green roofs, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing.
Around a smaller place like Terriers, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Terriers (HP13, HP15)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Common questions in Terriers
Is Terriers in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Terriers is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Terriers?
Yes. Terriers is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Fixing the holes we find
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Terriers
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
What affects the price in Terriers
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Electronic leak detection around Terriers
Hughenden Manor, about 1.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Terriers. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of High Wycombe station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Francis, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as The Royal Grammar School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Terriers is about 1 mile north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Terriers get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Terriers and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in HP13 and HP15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Terry Road, Perth Road and Green Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Terriers: Totteridge (1 mile south-east), Four Ashes (1 mile north), High Wycombe (1 mile south-west), Micklefield (1 mile south-east) and Hazlemere (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east).
Near you in Terriers
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Tower, The Dolphin Eye pub and Highworth Combined School and Nursery, among other places. Terriers’s nearest station is High Wycombe station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.1 miles south) and High Wycombe Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Terriers include Gomm's Wood.
Also near Terriers
Also in Terriers
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. A visit to Terriers is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Useful tips for Terriers property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Limit access to the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.