Surrey · London and the South East
Whitewood Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Whitewood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
How electronic leak detection works in Whitewood
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. It uses a small electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there is a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. The results come in a report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are patched roofs that still leak and gaps at membrane joints.
Older buildings in small places like Whitewood may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Whitewood (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Outbuildings and barns around Whitewood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Whitewood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Also near Whitewood
What else we do in Whitewood
What electronic leak detection looks like in Whitewood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Landlords with a home close to Godstone station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Surveys in Whitewood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Whitewood. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH9 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Around Whitewood
Around Whitewood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Whitewood includes Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
What affects the price in Whitewood
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes 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 you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- How wet the insulation is
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes but it depends on the product and layers.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches where breaches occur. We test where the roof suits it.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Whitewood
How do I find out if my home in Whitewood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Whitewood?
Yes, Whitewood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s 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.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Whitewood?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.