Surrey · London and the South East
Upper Eashing Electronic Leak Detection
Wondering about the flat roof membrane at a property in Upper Eashing? You can book electronic leak detection in Upper Eashing and across Surrey.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
How electronic leak detection works in Upper Eashing
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Upper Eashing and across London and South East England. Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about leaks showing away from the breach and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and roof terraces and balconies alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Upper Eashing 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Upper Eashing (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. In a small place like Upper Eashing, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Eashing
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Local flat roofs in Upper Eashing
The wider area around Upper Eashing has a long history of building, with Loseley Park about 2.7 miles north-east. 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church and Community Centre, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Take a building like St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Upper Eashing, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
Electronic leak detection in GU7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Upper Eashing include Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Upper Eashing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Under Green, St Hilary's School and The Stag on the River pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
Common roof problems in Upper Eashing
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The stain inside can be far from the hole which makes it hard to find by looking.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Gaps at membrane joints
Landlords with a home close to Godalming station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Upper Eashing questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Eashing?
Yes, Upper Eashing is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Upper Eashing within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Eashing is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Eashing can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Eashing
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. ELD can locate them.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.