Surrey · London and the South East
Tilford Electronic Leak Detection
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Tilford, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection around Tilford
About 3.2 miles north-west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tilford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Farnham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Tilford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Tilford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for electronic leak detection. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU10 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet, all of which we cover. We also cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
What’s near Tilford
Around Tilford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
Electronic leak detection in Tilford: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you are worried about new membranes needing a check before handover and stains far from any visible defect, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Tilford take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Tilford (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Tilford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tilford. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Tilford
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Outbuildings and barns around Tilford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Tilford property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Find the breach before more patching
- Let us know about the membrane and build-up if you know it
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that and other checks can help judge it.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Tilford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us 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.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about electronic leak detection in Tilford
Is Tilford in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Tilford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Tilford
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
If you look after a building such as Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
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 contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.