Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Thames Ditton, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Thames Ditton, with photos and a written report.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
Thames Ditton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thames Ditton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Thames Ditton?
Yes. Thames Ditton 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 you book.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How electronic leak detection works in Thames Ditton
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Thames Ditton and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The results come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaks showing away from the breach and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, on liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and green roofs.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Thames Ditton can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Thames Ditton: local notes
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Thames Ditton, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Take a building like Thames Ditton Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Thames Ditton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Thames Ditton and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: KT7. We cover properties on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close. You will find Thames Ditton on the A307, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Around Thames Ditton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School. Thames Ditton has its own railway station: Thames Ditton station. A little further out are Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Thames Ditton include The Wood and The Lake.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. A visit to Thames Ditton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Thames Ditton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thames Ditton
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Nearby places to Thames Ditton
Other services in Thames Ditton
How we price electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.