Surrey · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Wanborough
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Wanborough, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Do not let outlets block
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Wanborough
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, commercial flat roofs and single-ply roofs, and people most frequently book us about new membranes needing a check before handover and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wanborough, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Wanborough (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wanborough
Other services in Wanborough
What electronic leak detection does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Different roofs, different checks
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we set out in the quote. For a village or hamlet like Wanborough, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wanborough
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Outbuildings and barns around Wanborough are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Wanborough questions
Is Wanborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Wanborough is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Wanborough?
Yes, Wanborough is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What is electronic leak detection?
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.
How do you choose the testing method?
We choose the method that suits the roof. We’ll explain why when we quote.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Flat and commercial roofs around Wanborough
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Wanborough Manor about 0.1 miles east, Wanborough sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Wanborough station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Puttenham CofE Infant School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Wanborough across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Electronic leak detection in GU3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Wanborough, we cover Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Wanborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Good Intent pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.