Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Tyler's Hill, Buckinghamshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. We carry out electronic leak detection in Tyler's Hill.
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a hamlet or village like Tyler's Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Tyler's Hill
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful because they show what’s under the surface. We’ll tell you if the roof can’t be tested. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and people most often book us about leaks showing away from the breach and failed seams and laps.
In a small place like Tyler's Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Tyler's Hill (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Tyler's Hill
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Outbuildings and barns around Tyler's Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
Common roof problems in Tyler's Hill
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
Landlords with a home close to Amersham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Tyler's Hill: your questions answered
Is Tyler's Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tyler's Hill as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Tyler's Hill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. If your roof will not work, we’ll say so before testing.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.
EPDM rubber roofs
ELD on EPDM depends on the product and the layers. We check before we quote.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Don’t let outlets block
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
Flat roofs in Tyler's Hill
Chenies Manor House, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tyler's Hill. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ley Hill School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near St George's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Tyler's Hill is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We survey roofs in Tyler's Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Buckinghamshire, we cover Tyler's Hill. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Broomstick Lane, Tylers Hill Road and Goose Acre or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tyler's Hill: Botley (1 mile north), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Bovingdon (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tyler's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chesham Grammar School and The Crown pub, among other places. Tyler's Hill’s nearest station is Amersham station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Sands Bank.