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Electronic leak detection in Tilford Common, Surrey
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Tilford Common, with photographs and a written report.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Tilford Common
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Tilford Common and the rest of London and South East England. Testing normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You get a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Tilford Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Tilford Common (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
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Common roof problems in Tilford Common
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks through a covered membrane
If you let a flat or house near Farnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey changes by roof type
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. ELD can help locate them on suitable roofs.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older rural homes like those around Tilford Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Common questions in Tilford Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tilford Common?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Tilford Common is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Tilford Common listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Some membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof won’t work, we will say so at the start.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Local flat roofs in Tilford Common
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilford Common goes. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings from Tilford Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Tilford Common. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Close by, we survey roofs in Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
What’s near Tilford Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thundry Meadows and The Duke of Cambridge pub, among other places. The closest station to Tilford Common is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.