Surrey · London and the South East
West Clandon Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in West Clandon and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Electronic leak detection in West Clandon
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair rather than guessing. Repair costs aren’t part of the report; that’s for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are breaches hidden under paving or planting and waterproofing to test before it’s covered, across roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like West Clandon take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- West Clandon (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in West Clandon
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you own a rental within reach of Clandon station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Some conductive membranes
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around West Clandon, older homes often have old roof timbers, 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. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Common questions in West Clandon
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Clandon?
Yes, West Clandon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is West Clandon within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How do I book a survey in West Clandon?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Also near West Clandon
Also in West Clandon
Flat roofs in West Clandon
About 1.2 miles south lies Clandon Park, a reminder of how long the area around West Clandon has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Clandon CofE Aided Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
West Clandon is about 3 miles north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out electronic leak detection for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West Clandon. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
We cover every part of GU4 for electronic leak detection. Local streets include The Street, Lime Close and Lime Grove. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Burntcommon (1 mile north), Send Marsh (2 miles north), Merrow (2 miles south-west), Send (2 miles north-west) and Burpham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles north-west), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles west).
Near you in West Clandon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bulls Head Public House and St Peter's Catholic School and the streets around them. West Clandon has its own railway station: Clandon station. Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Infantry Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and St Martha's Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like West Clandon, access is usually 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.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.