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Electronic leak detection in Upper Hale, Surrey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Upper Hale and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Electronic leak detection in Upper Hale
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 can’t give results. Common reasons to book are breaches hidden under paving or planting and water coming in under a flat roof, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs.
Around a smaller place like Upper Hale, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Upper Hale (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Don’t let outlets block
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Make sure contractors protect the waterproofing when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hale
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat and commercial roofs around Upper Hale
About 1.1 miles south lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Hale has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Hale 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 Farnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Hale. Across Surrey, we cover Upper Hale and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU9 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road. Upper Hale is on the A3016 and B3005, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Hale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Farnham Heath End School, Weybourne LNR and The Six Bells pub, among other places. The closest station to Upper Hale is Farnham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Hale includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
What else we do in Upper Hale
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof membrane as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Upper Hale, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Why get it checked now?
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. Electronic testing finds the hole first so your roofer knows where to work. In an older home around Upper Hale, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Upper Hale, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
Common roof problems in Upper Hale
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Common reasons to book include:
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
The streets around a church such as St Mark the Evangelist Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test will not work.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
Upper Hale questions
Is my home in Upper Hale listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Upper Hale within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You will know which method we plan to use before we start.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.